2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER ignition

Ambient image sensor maintenance
The ambient image sensorOAfor the High
Beam Assist system is located in front of
the inside mirror. To maintain the proper
operation of the high beam assist system
and prevent a system malfunction, be sure
to observe the following:
• Always keep the windshield clean.
• Do not attach a sticker (including trans- parent material) or install an accessory
near the ambient image sensor.
• Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor. Do
not touch the sensor lens that is located
on the ambient image sensor. If the ambient image sensor is damaged
due to an accident, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer.
Battery saver system
If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position while the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the headlights will
turn off af ter a period of time.
CAUTION
Even though the battery saver feature
automatically turns off the headlights
af ter a period of time, you should turn
the headlight switch to the OFF posi-
tion when the engine is not running to
avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
(DRL) SYSTEM
The LED portion of the headlights auto-
matically illuminate at 100% intensity when
the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. The LED Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) operate with the headlight
switch in the OFF position. When you turn
the headlight switch to the
position
for full illumination, the LED lights switch
from LED DRL to the park function. If the parking brake is applied before the
engine is started, the LED DRL do not illumi-
nate. The LED DRL illuminate when the
parking brake is released. The LED DRL re-
main on until the ignition is placed in the
OFF position.
It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight
switch on for interior controls and switches
to illuminate, as those remain off while the
switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the LED DRL system is active, tail
lights on your vehicle are not on. It is
necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and
others.
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3. When the seat is warmed or before youleave the vehicle, be sure to turn the
switch off.
Push the heated steering wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel af ter the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The
indicator light will come on.
If the surface temperature of the steering
wheel is below 68°F (20°C), the system will
heat the steering wheel and cycle off and
on to maintain a temperature above 68°F
(20°C). The indicator light will remain on as
long as the system is on (approximately 30
minutes).
Push the switch again to turn the heated
steering wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will go off.NOTE:
• Once activated, your heated steeringwheel will automatically turn on and
off to maintain a temperature above
68°F (20°C).
• When the temperature of the steering wheel is above 122°F (50°C) and the
heated steering wheel switch is turned
on, the system will not heat the steer-
ing wheel. This is not a malfunction.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
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NOTE:
If “Alert Only ” setting is selected, the
message alert will still be shown in the
vehicle information display but the horn
will not sound.
WARNING
• If the driver selects “Disable Alert”, no
audible alert will be provided regard-
less of rear door open/close status.
• There may be times when there is an
object or passenger in the rear
seat(s) but the audible alert does not
sound. For example, this may occur if
rear seat passengers enter or exit the
vehicle during a trip.
• The system does not directly detect
objects or passengers in the rear
seat(s). Instead, it can detect when a
rear door is opened and closed, indi-
cating that there may be something
in the rear seat(s).
NOTE:
There may be times when the horn
sounds but there are no objects or pas-
sengers in the rear seat(s). For additional information, see “Rear Door
Alert is activated” (P. 2-66).
12V OUTLETS
The power outlets are for powering electri-
cal accessories such as cellular tele-
phones. They are rated at 12 volt, 120W (10A)
maximum.
The instrument panel power outlet is pow-
ered only when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
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Instrument Panel
POWER OUTLETS
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1. Type-C USB
2. Type-A USB
There are USB/iPod® charging ports lo-
cated in 1st row, two in the front media
pocket below the climate controls and one
in the console box, in the 2nd row on the
back of the center console and in the 3rd
row by the cup holders. These ports will
charge compatible devices.
NOTE:
• Not all of the USB/iPod® charging portswill operate with the display screen.
Only the USB connection ports located
under the climate controls will allow
operation of USB/iPod® devices
through the audio system.
• For best results, it is recommended to use the manufacturer cables, which
are sold separately. A USB Type-A to
USB Type-C adapter (or vice versa) can
also be purchased separately; how-
ever, results may vary.
CAUTION
• Do not force a USB device into the
connector. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side down into the con-
nector may damage the connector.
Make sure that the USB device is con-
nected correctly into the connector.
• Do not use a reversible USB cable. Us-
ing the reversible USB cable may
damage the connector. The wireless charger is located on the front
of the center console. Lay the smartphone
on the pad of the wireless charger. Charg-
ing will start automatically. The smart-
phone will be charged continuously while
the ignition switch is in the ON position.LIC5032
3rd row (if so equipped)
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1. Indicator
2. Charging pad
WIRELESS CHARGER (if so equipped)
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Installing Crossbars (if so
equipped)
WARNING
• It is recommended that you have the
roof rack crossbars installed by a
NISSAN dealer.
• Protect the painted area on the ve-
hicle roof under the crossbars by
placing a piece of cloth under the
cross bars to prevent scratch
damage.
• Make sure the moonroof (if so
equipped) is in the closed position
during the installation process.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.
• 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.
The power windows operate when the ig-
nition switch is placed in the ON position or
for a period of time af ter the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position. If the driver's
or passenger's door is opened during this
period of time, the power to the windows is
canceled.
Driver's side power window
switch
The driver's side control panel is equipped
with switches to open or close all of the
windows.
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1. Window lock button
2. Lef t rear passenger side switch
3. Driver’s side switch
4. Power door lock/unlock switch
5. Front passenger side switch
6. Right rear passenger side switch
WINDOWS
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Automatic operation
To fully open a window equipped with au-
tomatic operation, push the window
switch down to the second detent and re-
lease it; it need not be held. The window
automatically opens all the way. To stop
the window, lif t the switch up while the win-
dow is opening.
Auto-reverse function
The auto-reverse function can be acti-
vated when a window is closed by auto-
matic operation.Depending on the environment or driv-
ing conditions, the auto-reverse func-
tion may be activated if an impact or
load similar to something being caught
in the window occurs.
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 window.
If the vehicle's battery is disconnected, re-
placed, or jump started, the power window
auto-reverse function may not operate
properly. If this occurs, please contact the
dealer to re-initialize the power window
auto-reverse system.
If the control unit detects something
caught in a window equipped with auto-
matic operation, as it is closing, the window
will be immediately lowered.
When power window switch does
not operate
If the power window automatic function
(closing only) does not operate properly, perform the following procedure to initial-
ize the power window system:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ON
position.
2. Open the window more than half way by operating the power window switch.
3. Pull the power window switch and hold it to close the window, and then hold the
switch more than 3 seconds af ter the
window is closed.
4. Release the power window switch. Op- erate the window by the automatic
function to confirm the initialization is
complete. The power window automati-
cally opens or closes depending on if the
automatic down or up function is
selected.
5. Perform steps 2 through 4 above for other windows.
If the power window function does not op-
erate properly af ter performing the above
procedure have the system checked and
repaired. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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If the moonroof switch does not
operate
If the moonroof and sunshade do not op-
erate properly, perform the following pro-
cedure to initialize the operation system.
1. If the moonroof and sunshade are open,close them fully by repeatedly pushing
the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
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andO4position.
2. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
O4position for 10 seconds.
3. Af ter the moonroof and sunshade move slightly to the closed position and
then move back a little, release the
moonroof switch.
4. Push and hold the moonroof switch to the CLOSE
O4position, and the glass
and shade will move.
5. Release the moonroof switch. Then the moonroof and sunshade will fully open
and then fully close.
6. Check if the moonroof switch operates normally.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for op-
erating the moonroof properly, includ-
ing the operation by all passengers.
Failure to follow the warnings and in-
structions for proper use of the moon-
roof could result in serious injury or
death.
• Do not allow children to operate the
moonroof. Improper operation by
children may cause an accident. If
children or others get caught in the
moonroof, it could cause serious
injury.
• To help avoid risk of injury or death
through unintended operation of the
moonroof, place the ignition switch
in the OFF position when leaving the
vehicle, and do not leave children and
the Intelligent Key inside the vehicle.
• Do not activate the auto-reverse
function intentionally. If hands or
face, etc. get caught in the moonroof,
it could cause serious injury.CAUTION
• Do not place objects (such as news-
papers, handkerchiefs, etc.) on the
sunshade when it is extending or re-
tracting causing improper operation
or damage to the sunshade.
• Do not push the sunshade arm with
your hands, etc., as this may deform
it. Improper operation or damage to
the sunshade may result.
• Do not put any object into the sun-
shade inlet port as this may result in
improper operation or damage the
sunshade.
• Do not hang any object on the arm
rail as this may result in improper op-
eration or damage the sunshade.
• Do not forcefully pull the sunshade.
Doing so may elongate the sun-
shade. Improper operation or dam-
age to the sunshade may result.
If the moonroof does not operate properly
af ter performing the procedure above,
have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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1The interior light can be turned on re-
gardless of door position. The light will
go off af ter a period of time unless the
ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion when any door is opened.
2The interior lights can be set to operate
when the doors are opened. To turn off
the interior lights when a door is open,
push the switch, the interior lights will
not illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position, or
the driver's door is closed and locked.
The lights will also go off af ter a period
of time when the doors are open.
NOTE:
The footwell lights illuminate when the
driver and passenger doors are opened
regardless of the interior light switch po-
sition. These lights will turn off auto-
matically af ter a period of time while
doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.MAP LIGHTS
To turn the map lights on, push the
switches. To turn them off, push the
switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could re-
sult in a discharged battery.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
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