2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER ECU

Intelligent Key button operation
light
The light blinks only when you press any
button on the Intelligent Key. The light illu-
mination only signifies that the key fob has
transmitted a signal. You may look and/or
listen to verif y that the vehicle has per-
formed the intended operation.
If the light does not blink, your battery may
be too weak to communicate to the ve-
hicle. If this occurs, the battery may need to
be replaced. For additional information re-
garding the replacement of a battery, see
“Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
APPROACH UNLOCK FUNCTION
When you approach the vehicle with the
Intelligent Key, the vehicle will be unlocked
automatically by the approach unlock
function. This function is disabled by the
default setting. You can enable this func-
tion by the vehicle information display. For
additional information, see “Vehicle Set-
tings” (P. 2-33) or “Vehicle Settings” (P. 2-60).
WALK AWAY LOCK FUNCTION
When you walk away from the vehicle with
the Intelligent Key, the vehicle will be locked
automatically by the walk-away lock func-
tion. This function is disabled by the default
setting. You can enable this function by the
vehicle information display. For additional
information, see “Vehicle Settings” (P. 2-33)
or “Vehicle Settings” (P. 2-60).
NOTE:
•When the doors are locked by the walk
away lock function, the hazard indica-
tor flash twice. Be sure to confirm the
door locks before you leave the vehicle.
• The walk-away lock function may not
operate under the following condi-
tions: – When the door(s) and/or the lif tgate
are not closed securely. –
When the engine is running.
– When the Intelligent Key is placed in-
side of the vehicle.
– When you place the Intelligent Key
outside of the vehicle for a period of
time. (When a door is opened and
closed, the walk-away lock function
will be activated.)
WARNING SIGNALS
To help prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly by erroneous operation of
the Intelligent Key or to help prevent the
vehicle from being stolen, a chime or
buzzer sounds from inside and outside the
vehicle and a warning is displayed in the
instrument panel.
When a chime or beep sounds or a warning
is displayed, be sure to check the vehicle
and the Intelligent Key.
For additional information, see “Trouble-
shooting guide” (P. 3-18) and “Vehicle infor-
mation display 7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display 12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
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CONDITIONS THE REMOTE ENGINE
START WILL NOT WORK
The Remote Engine Start will not operate if
any of the following conditions are present:
• The ignition switch is placed in the ONposition.
• The hood is not securely closed.
• The hazard indicator lights are on.
• The engine is still running. The engine must be completely stopped. Wait at
least 6 seconds if the engine goes from
running to off. This is not applicable when
extending engine run time.
• The
button is not pressed and held
for at least 2 seconds.
• The
button is not pressed and held
within 5 seconds of pressing the lock
button.
• The brake is pressed.
• The doors are not closed and locked.
• The lif tgate is open.
• The Key System Error warning message appears in the vehicle information
display.
• The alarm sounds due to illegal entry into the vehicle. • Two Remote Engine Starts, or a single
Remote Engine Start with an extension,
have already been used.
• The vehicle is not in P (Park) position.
• There is a detected registered key already inside of the vehicle.
• The Remote Engine Start feature has been switched to the OFF position using
the “Vehicle Settings” menu on the vehicle
information display. For additional infor-
mation, 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).
The Remote Engine Start may display a
warning or indicator in the vehicle informa-
tion display. For additional information, see
“Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type A” (P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information dis-
play 12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
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1. Pull the hood lock release handleO1lo-
cated below the driver side instrument
panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
2. Push the lever
O2upward, toward the
hood as illustrated with your fingertips
3. Raise the hood
O3.
4. Remove the support rod and insert into the slot
O4.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and
make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
• Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
• If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
• Always be sure the lif tgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the lif tgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
For additional information, see “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P. 5-4).
• 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.
• Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lif tgate.
LPD3164
HOOD LIFTGATE
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CAUTION
Do not use accessory carriers that at-
tach to the lif tgate. Doing so will cause
damage to the vehicle.
OPERATING THE MANUAL
LIFTGATE (if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors including the lif t-
gate simultaneously.
To open the lif tgate, push the lif tgate
opener switch
OAand pull up on the
handle.
To close, lower and push the lif tgate down
securely.
OPERATING THE POWER LIFTGATE
(if so equipped)
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
before closing the lif tgate.
• Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
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A pinch strip is mounted on each side of
the lif tgate. If an obstacle is detected by a
pinch strip during power close, the lif tgate
will reverse direction and return to the full
open position.
NOTE:
If the pinch strip is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not
operate.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position
which cannot be detected. Make sure
that all passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before closing
the lif tgate. Manual Mode:
If power operation is not available, the lif t-
gate may be operated manually. Power op-
eration may not be available if multiple ob-
stacles have been detected in a single
power cycle or if battery voltage is low.
If the power lif tgate opener switch
OAis
pushed during power open or close, the
power operation will be canceled and the
lif tgate can be operated manually.
To open the lif tgate manually, push the lif t-
gate opener switch
OAand lif t the lif tgate.
To close, lower and push the lif tgate down
securely.
MOTION-ACTIVATED LIFTGATE (if
so equipped)
The lif tgate can be operated using a quick
kicking motion under the center of the rear
bumper.
To operate, the Intelligent Key must be
within 31.5 in (80 cm) of the lif tgate.
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WARNING
Prevent unintentional lif tgate
opening/closing. There may be condi-
tions when opening/closing the lif t-
gate is not desired. Keep the Intelligent
Key out of range of the lif tgate, (31.5 in
or 80 cm), when washing or working
around the back of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Interference or malfunction can be
caused by parking in close proximity
to radio or satellite towers.
• Intelligent Key interference could be
caused if you have your key fob
stored next to your cell phone or any
RF-enabled smart card. For addi-
tional information, see “NISSAN Intel-
ligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
LIFTGATE RELEASE
WARNING
• Always be sure the lif tgate has been
closed securely to prevent it from
opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the lif tgate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
For additional information, see “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)”
(P. 5-4).
• To avoid personal injury, do not at-
tempt to activate the power lif tgate
if one or both of the lif tgate struts are
removed.
CAUTION
• If the power lif tgate does not stay
open or if the lif tgate unexpectedly
closes at any time while a continuous
warning chime sounds, do not oper-
ate the lif tgate. There may be a pres-
sure loss in one or both of the lif tgate
struts. It is recommended that you
have the lif tgate inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
• Do not activate the power lif tgate if
one or both of the lif tgate struts are
removed. Damage to the lif tgate or
power lif tgate mechanisms may
occur.
LPD3155
DO NOT: Swing foot side to side or pause during kick
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•Objects viewed in the RearView
Monitor differ from actual distance
because a wide-angle lens is used.
• Objects in the RearView Monitor will
appear visually opposite compared
to when viewed in the rearview and
outside mirrors.
• Use the displayed lines as a refer-
ence. The lines are highly affected by
the number of occupants, fuel level,
vehicle position, road conditions and
road grade.
• Make sure that the lif tgate is securely
closed when backing up.
• Do not put anything on the rearview
camera. The rearview camera is in-
stalled in the rear bumper.
• When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit causing
water condensation on the lens, a
malfunction, fire or an electric shock.
• Do not strike the camera. It is a preci-
sion instrument. Otherwise, it may
malfunction or cause damage result-
ing in a fire or an electric shock. The following are operating limitations and
do not represent a system malfunction:
• When the temperature is extremely high
or low, the screen may not clearly display
objects.
• When strong light directly shines on the camera, objects may not be displayed
clearly.
• Vertical lines may be seen in objects on the screen. This is due to strong reflected
light from the bumper.
• The screen may flicker under fluorescent light.
• The colors of objects on the RearView Monitor may differ somewhat from the
actual color of objects.
• Objects on the monitor may not be clear in a dark environment.
• There may be a delay when switching between views.
• If dirt, rain or snow accumulate on the camera, the RearView Monitor may not
display objects clearly. Clean the camera.
• Do not use wax on the camera lens. Wipe off any wax with a clean cloth dampened
with a diluted mild cleaning agent, then
wipe with a dry cloth.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
• Do not use alcohol, benzine or thin-
ner to clean the camera. This will
cause discoloration.
• Do not damage the camera as the
monitor screen may be adversely
affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on the
camera
O1, the RearView Monitor may not
display objects clearly. Clean the camera
by wiping it with a cloth dampened with a
diluted mild cleaning agent and then wip-
ing it with a dry cloth.
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NOTE:
Do not adjust any of the display settings
of the Intelligent Around View® Monitor
while the vehicle is moving. Make sure
the parking brake is firmly applied.
INTELLIGENT AROUND VIEW®
MONITOR SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations
for Intelligent Around View® Monitor.
Failure to operate the vehicle in accor-
dance with these system limitations
could result in serious injury or death.
• Do not use the Intelligent Around
View® Monitor with the outside mir-
rors in the stored position, and make
sure that the lif tgate is securely
closed when operating the vehicle
using the Intelligent Around View®
Monitor.
• The apparent distance between ob-
jects viewed on the Intelligent
Around View® Monitor differs from
the actual distance.
• The cameras are installed on the
front grille, the outside mirrors and in
the rear bumper. Do not put anything
on the vehicle that covers the
cameras.
• When washing the vehicle with high
pressure water, be sure not to spray it
around the cameras. Otherwise, wa-
ter may enter the camera unit caus-
ing water condensation on the lens, a
malfunction, fire or an electric shock.
LHA5448
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