2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

CAUTION
Always carry the mechanical key in-
stalled in the Intelligent Key slot.
For additional information, see “Doors”
(P. 3-5) and “Glove box” (P. 2-110).
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet,
give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep
the mechanical key with you to protect
your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being
opened during valet hand-off, follow the
procedure below.
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.
For additional information, see “Glove box”
(P. 2-110).
NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS
Additional or replacement keys:
If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your ex-
isting key can be duplicated without know-
ing the key number. As many as four
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys
can be used with one vehicle. You should
bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer Sys-
tem keys that you have to the NISSAN
dealer for registration. This is because the
registration process will erase the memory
of all key codes previously registered into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. Af-
ter the registration process, these compo-
nents will only recognize keys coded into
the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
during registration. Any virtual key acces-
sories (if so equipped) will also have to be
reregistered. Any key that is not given to the
dealer at the time of registration will no
longer be able to start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not allow the immobilizer system
key, which contains an electrical tran-
sponder, to come into contact with wa-
ter or salt water. This could affect sys-
tem function.
3-4Pre-driving checks and adjustments

When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be
opened using the inside or outside door
handles. The doors must be unlocked to
open the doors.
WARNING
• Always have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping to
prevent persons from being thrown
from the vehicle. This also helps keep
children and others from uninten-
tionally opening the doors, and will
help keep out intruders.
• Before opening any door, always look
for and avoid oncoming traffic. •
To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
vehicle and/or its systems, including
entrapment in windows or inadver-
tent door lock activation, do not
leave children, people who require
the assistance of others or pets unat-
tended in your vehicle. Additionally,
the temperature inside a closed ve-
hicle on a warm day can quickly be-
come high enough to cause a signifi-
cant risk of injury or death to people
and pets.
LOCKING WITH KEY
To lock the door using the mechanical key,
turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle
O2. This will only lock the corresponding
door and will not activate the security sys-
tem. To arm the security system, press the
button on the Intelligent Key.
To unlock the corresponding door using
the mechanical key, turn the key toward
the front of the vehicle
O1. This will only
unlock the corresponding door and will not
disarm the security system.
For additional information, see “Security
systems” (P. 2-76).
LPD3159
Driver's side
DOORS
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-5

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
To lock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the lock position
O1,
then close the door.
To unlock the door without the key, move
the inside lock knob to the unlock position
O2.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver's or front passen-
ger's side) to the lock position
O1. When
locking the door this way, be certain not to
leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock all the doors without a key, push
the door lock switch (driver's or front pas-
senger's side) to the unlock position
O2.
Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver's
or front passenger's side) is moved to the
lock position with the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle while any door is open, a warning
chime will sound and all doors unlock
automatically.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS
• All doors lock automatically when the ve- hicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
• All doors unlock automatically when the transmission is placed in the Shif t to P
position or when the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position.
LPD2862
Inside lock
LPD3167
3-6Pre-driving checks and adjustments

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es-
pecially when small children are in the
vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the LOCK position,
the door can be opened only from the
outside.
WARNING
• Radio waves could adversely affect
electric medical equipment. Those
who use a pacemaker should contact
the electric medical equipment
manufacturer for the possible influ-
ences before use.
• The Intelligent Key transmits radio
waves when the buttons are pressed.
The FAA advises the radio waves may
affect aircraf t navigation and com-
munication systems. Do not operate
the Intelligent Key while on an air-
plane. Make sure the buttons are not
operated unintentionally when the
unit is stored for a flight.
The Intelligent Key system can operate all
the door locks using the remote control
function or touching the lock sensor on the
vehicle without taking the key out from a
pocket or purse. The operating environ-
ment and/or conditions may affect the In-
telligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read the following before using
the Intelligent Key system.CAUTION
• Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key
with you when operating the vehicle.
• Never leave the Intelligent Key in the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The Intelligent Key is capable of receiving
and transmitting radio waves. The Intelli-
gent Key system transmits weak radio
waves from various distances. Environ-
mental conditions may interfere with the
operation of the Intelligent Key system un-
der the following operating conditions:
• When operating near a location where strong radio waves or noises are trans-
mitted, such as a TV tower, power station
and broadcasting station.
• When in possession of wireless equip- ment, such as a cellular telephone, trans-
ceiver, or a CB radio.
• When the Intelligent Key is in contact with or covered by metallic materials.
• When any type of radio wave remote con- trol is used nearby.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed near an electric appliance such as a personal
computer.
• When the vehicle is parked near a parking meter.
LPD3157
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY® SYSTEM
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-7

In such cases, correct the operating condi-
tions before using the Intelligent Key func-
tion or use the mechanical key.
Although the life of the battery varies de-
pending on the operating conditions, the
battery’s life is approximately two years. If
the battery is discharged, replace it with a
new one.
When the Intelligent Key battery is low, a
yellow indicator illuminates with the mes-
sage “Key Battery Low” in the vehicle infor-
mation display. For additional information,
see “Vehicle information display 7 inch (18
cm) Type A” (P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information
display 12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
Since the Intelligent Key is capable of re-
ceiving radio waves, if the key is lef t near
equipment which transmits strong radio
waves, such as signals from a TV and per-
sonal computer, the battery life may be-
come shorter.
For additional information, see “Battery re-
placement” (P. 8-24).
As many as four Intelligent Keys can be
registered and used with one vehicle. For
information about the purchase and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer.
OPERATING RANGE
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the lock
sensor
O1orO2(if so equipped).When the Intelligent Key battery is dis-
charged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent
Key operating range becomes narrower,
and the Intelligent Key may not function
properly.
The operating range is within 31.5 in (80 cm)
from each lock sensor
O1orO2(if so
equipped).
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper, the lock sen-
sors may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the oper-
ating range, it is possible for anyone, even
someone who does not carry the Intelli-
gent Key, to touch the lock sensor and the
capacity sensor to lock/unlock the doors.
LPD3355
3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS
PRECAUTION
• Do not touch the door handle lock sensorwith the Intelligent Key held in your hand
as illustrated. The close distance to the
door handle will cause the Intelligent Key
system to have difficulty recognizing that
the Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle.
• Af ter locking with the door handle lock sensor, verif y the doors are securely
locked by testing them. • To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
lef t inside the vehicle, make sure you
carry the Intelligent Key with you and then
lock the doors.
• Do not pull the door handle before touch- ing the door handle lock sensor. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
OPERATION
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the Intelligent Key out of your pocket
or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with you,
you can lock or unlock all doors by touch-
ing the door handle lock and capacitive
sensors within the range of operation.
LPD3372LPD3160
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9

Locking doors
1. Push the P (Park) button, place the igni-tion switch in the LOCK position and
make sure you carry the Intelligent Key
with you.
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle lock sensor while carrying the Intelligent Key with you.
4. All doors will lock.
5. The hazard indicator lights flash twice and the outside buzzer sounds twice.
NOTE:
• Lock sensors for all doors can be deac-tivated when the Ext. Door Switch fea-
ture is switched to OFF using the “Ve-
hicle Settings” menu in the vehicle
information display. For additional in-
formation, see “Vehicle information
display 7 inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-23)
or “Vehicle information display 12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48). • Doors do not lock with the door handle
lock sensor with the Intelligent Key in-
side the vehicle and a beep sounds to
warn you. However, when an Intelligent
Key is inside the vehicle, doors can be
locked with another Intelligent Key.
• Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and
touch the lock sensor again.
• If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and un-
lock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to
wash the vehicle:– Place the electronic key in a location 6 f t. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the
key is not stolen.)
– If the electronic key is inside the ve- hicle and a door handle becomes
wet during a car wash, a buzzer will
sound outside the vehicle. To turn off
the alarm, away the key from the in-
side vehicle.
• The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes in contact with ice, snow,
mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and at-
tempt to operate it again.
LPD3373LPD3269
3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments

• If the door handle becomes wet, suchas rain, the door may delay or prevent
lock operation. In this case, try to touch
firmly the sensor for at least 1 second.
WARNING
Af ter locking the doors using the lock
sensor, make sure that the doors have
been securely locked by operating the
door handles. Failure to follow these in-
structions may result in inadvertently
unlocking the doors, which may de-
crease the safety and security of your
vehicle.
CAUTION
• When locking the doors using the
lock sensor, make sure to have the
Intelligent Key in your possession
before operating the lock sensor to
prevent the Intelligent Key from be-
ing lef t in the vehicle.
• The lock sensor is operational only
when the Intelligent Key has been
detected by the Intelligent Key
system.
Lockout protection
To prevent the Intelligent Key from being
accidentally locked in the vehicle, lockout
protection is equipped with the Intelligent
Key system.
When any door is open, the doors are
locked, and then the Intelligent Key is put
inside the vehicle and all the doors are
closed; a chime will sound and the lock will
automatically unlock.
NOTE:
The doors may not lock when the Intelli-
gent Key is in the same hand that is op-
erating the lock sensor to lock the door.
Put the Intelligent Key in a purse, pocket
or your other hand.
CAUTION
The lockout protection may not func-
tion under the following conditions:
• When the Intelligent Key is placed on
top of the instrument panel.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the glove box or a storage bin.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side the door pockets.
• When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side or near metallic materials.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-11