2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER light

Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings menu allows the user to change the settings for lights, wipers, locking, keys, and other vehicle settings.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu itemExplanation
Power Back Door Allows user to turn the power back door on or off.
Lighting Displays the available lighting options.
Welcome Headlight Allows user to turn the welcome headlight on or off.
Auto Room Lamp Allows user to turn the auto room lamp on or off.
Accent Lighting Allows user to adjust the accent lighting.
Auto Headlight Allows user to change when the lights illuminate based on the brightness outside the vehicle.
Light Off Delay Allows user to change the duration of time that the automatic headlights stay on af ter the vehicle is shut off.
Locking Displays the available locking options.
Ext. Door Switch Allows user to turn the exit door switch on or off.
Selective Unlock Allows user to turn the selective unlock feature o n or off. When this item is turned on (default), only the driver’s
door is unlocked af ter the driver’s door unlock operation. All the doors can be unlocked if the capacitive touch
pad is pressed within 60 seconds of the door handle capacitive unlock feature. When this feature is turned off, all
the doors unlock when the drivers door unlock operation is performed once.
Auto Door Unlock Allows the user to set the auto door unlock to Shif t to P and OFF.
Horn beeps on lock Allows the user to turn the horn beeps on lock feature on or off.
Walk Away Lock Allows the user to turn the walk away lock function ON or OFF. For additional information, see “Walk away lock
function” (P. 3-17).
Approach Unlock Allows the user to turn the approach unlock function ON or OFF. For additional information, see “Approach unlock
function” (P. 3-17).
Wipers Displays the available wiper options.
Speed Dependent Allows user to turn the speed dependent wipers on or off.
Rain Sensor Allows user to turn the rain sensor on or off.
Reverse Link Allows user to turn the reverse link feature on or off.
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Menu itemExplanation
Operation guidance Displays the available operation guidance settings.
Lights Allows user to turn the light mode guidance on or off.
Wiper Displays the available wiper guidance settings.
Front Allows user to turn the front wiper guidance on or off.
Rear Allows user to turn the rear wiper guidance on or off.
High Beam Assist Allows user to turn the High Beam Assist guidance on or off.
Seat Memory Allows user to turn the seat memory guidance on or off.
Cruise Control Allows user to turn the cruise control guidance on or off.
Unit/Language
The unit/language menu allows the user to change the units shown in the vehicle information display.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Mileage/Fuel Displays the available mileage/fuel display units and allows user to select preferred unit for display.
Tire Pressure Allows user to select the tire pressure display units.
Temperature Allows user to select the temperature display units.
Language Displays the available language options and allows user to select preferred language for display.
Factory Reset
The factory reset menu allows the user to restore the vehicle information display settings to factory status.
Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.
Menu item Explanation
Factory Reset Allows user to reset the vehicle information display setti
ngs to the original factory settings. Once selected,
the user can confirm or cancel the reset.
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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
The following messages may appear in
your vehicle information display.
Engine start operation for
Intelligent Key system (if
I-Key battery level is low)
This indicator appears when the battery of
the Intelligent Key is low and when the In-
telligent Key system and the vehicle are not
communicating normally.
If this appears, touch the ignition switch
with the Intelligent Key while depressing
the brake pedal. For additional information,
see “NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery dis-
charge” (P. 5-15).
Key ID Incorrect
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed from the OFF position and
the Intelligent Key is not recognized by the
system. You cannot start the engine with
an unregistered key.
For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Key System Error: See
Owner’s Manual
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this warning appears for a period
of time and then turns off.
The Key System Error message warns of a
malfunction with the Intelligent Key sys-
tem. If the warning appears while the en-
gine is stopped, it may be impossible to
start the engine.
If the warning appears while the engine is
running, you can drive the vehicle. However,
in these cases, have the system checked. It
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
Key Battery Low
This indicator appears when the Intelligent
Key battery is running out of power.
If this indicator appears, replace the bat-
tery with a new one. For additional infor-
mation, see “Battery replacement” (P. 8-24).
No Key Detected
This warning appears when the Intelligent
Key is lef t outside the vehicle with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position. Make sure
the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle.For additional information, see “NISSAN In-
telligent Key® system” (P. 3-7).
Automatic brake hold
indicator light
(white/green)
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(white) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is on standby.
The automatic brake hold indicator light
(green) illuminates when the automatic
brake hold system is operating.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-28).
Brightness indicator
This indicator shows the brightness ad-
justment of the instrument panel. For addi-
tional information, see “Instrument bright-
ness control” (P. 2-88).
Caution Steep slope
This indicator appears, and a chime
sounds when the automatic brake hold
function is activated while the vehicle is on
a steep hill. Apply the foot brake to stop the
vehicle from moving. For additional infor-
mation, see “Automatic brake hold” (P. 5-28).
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Electric shif t control
system indicator
This indicator appears when a malfunction
occurs in the electric shif t control system.
When the master warning indicator ap-
pears, the chime sounds and the following
message is displayed in the vehicle infor-
mation display: “When parked apply park-
ing 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.
Front fog light indicator
(green)
The front fog light indicator appears when
the front fog lights are on. For additional
information, see “Fog light switch” (P. 2-89).
Headlight System Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Headlight and turn signal switch”
(P. 2-82).
High Beam Assist indicator
(green)
This indicator appears when the head-
lights come on while the headlight switch
is in the AUTO position with the high beams
selected and the engine running. This indi-
cates that the high beam assist is
operational.
For additional information, see “Headlight
and turn signal switch” (P. 2-82).
High beam indicator (blue)
This blue indicator appears when the
headlight high beams are on and goes out
when the low beams are selected.
The high beam indicator also appears
when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control system
ON indicator
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator appears briefly and
then turns off.
The indicator appears when the hill de-
scent control system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and
the indicator blinks, the system is not
engaged.If the indicator does not appear when the
hill descent switch is on, the system may
not be functioning properly. Have the sys-
tem checked. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
For additional information, see “Hill descent
control switch” (P. 2-94) “Hill descent control
system” (P. 5-182).
Low Fuel
This warning appears when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is getting low. Refuel as soon
as it is convenient, preferably before the
fuel gauge reaches 0 (Empty).
There will be
a small reserve of fuel in the tank when
the fuel gauge needle reaches 0 (Empty).
Low Outside Temperature
This warning appears if the outside tem-
perature is below 37°F (3°C). The tempera-
ture can be changed to display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit. For additional information, see
“Driver Assistance” (P. 2-56).
Low tire pressure indicator
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS) that moni-
tors the tire pressure of all tires except the
spare.
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Press Brake Pedal to
prevent rolling
This warning appears in the following situ-
ations:
• The driver tries to release the electronicparking brake manually without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep hill and there is a possibility of moving backward,
even if the electronic parking brake is
applied.
• This warning appears and chime sounds if the vehicle moves while the automatic
brake hold function is activated. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle moving.
Press brake to operate
switch
This indicator appears if the automatic
brake hold switch is pushed without de-
pressing the brake pedal while the auto-
matic brake hold function is activated. De-
press the brake pedal and push the switch
to deactivate the automatic brake hold
function.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-28).
Push brake and start
switch to drive
This indicator appears when the shif t posi-
tion is in the P (Park) position.
This indicator also appears when the ve-
hicle has been started using the Remote
Engine Start (if so equipped) function.
This indicator means that the engine will
start by pushing the ignition switch with
the brake pedal depressed. You can start
the engine from any position of the ignition
switch.
Rear seat belt warning
• This warning includes display of the seatbelts for rear positions only. Rear seat
belts that are unfastened will appear red.
• If any rear seat belts are unfastened when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, this warning will display for
about one minute, or until dismissed.
• When a rear seat belt is changed from fastened to unfastened, this warning will
display for over one minute, or until dis-
missed, and the seat belt warning light
will turn on. • If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15
km/h) during or af ter the status change,
this warning will display, the seat belt
warning light will blink, and the chime will
sound for over one minute. During this
time, the warning and chime cannot be
dismissed unless the rear seat belt is fas-
tened again. Once the seat belt warning
light and chime have turned off, the dis-
play will remain until dismissed.
NOTE:
•While it appears, this message will also
display the status of all doors and rear
hatch.
• Opening and closing a rear door while
stopped will reset this warning, similar
to pushing the ignition switch to ON
again.
Reminder: Turn OFF
headlights
This warning appears when the headlights
are lef t in the ON position when exiting the
vehicle. Place the headlight switch in the
OFF or AUTO position. For additional infor-
mation, see “Headlight and turn signal
switch” (P. 2-82).
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Seat belt indicator and
chime
• The indicator and chime remind you tofasten the seat belts.
• The seat belt indicator appears when the ignition switch is pushed to the ON posi-
tion if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened,
or if the front passenger seat belt is not
fastened when occupied.
• The seat belt indicator also appears if a rear passenger seat belt is changed from
fastened to unfastened.
• If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, the chime will sound shortly.
• If the vehicle is driven above 9 mph (15 km/h) in the conditions that illuminate
the seat belt indicator, the indicator will
begin to blink and the chime will sound
for over one minute, or until the seat belt
is fastened again.
NOTE:
•The indicator and/or chime may acti-
vate if an object is placed in the unoc-
cupied front passenger seat. In this
case, please remove the object from
the front passenger seat. •
The indicator and/or chime may acti-
vate if any seat belt is unfastened be-
fore the vehicle comes to a complete
stop. Please remain fastened until the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Shipping Mode On Push Storage Fuse
This warning may appear if the extended
storage switch is not pushed in. When this
warning appears, push in the extended
storage switch to turn off the warning. For
additional information, see “Extended stor-
age switch” (P. 2-106).
Side light and headlight
indicator (green)
The side indicator and headlight indicator
appears when the side light or headlights
are on (not including the Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) system or signature lights). If
the headlight switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the side indicator and headlight indi-
cator will appear when the headlights turn
on. For additional information, see “Head-
light and turn signal switch” (P. 2-82).
Steep Slope Apply foot
brake
This indicator appears, and chime sounds
if the “Caution Steep slope” indicator has
appeared over about 3 minutes. Then the parking brake will automatically be applied
and the brake force of the automatic brake
hold will be released, and the vehicle may
move or roll away unexpectedly. Apply the
foot brake to stop the vehicle moving.
For additional information, see “Automatic
brake hold” (P. 5-28).
Time for a break?
This indicator appears when the set time is
reached. The time can be set up to six
hours. For additional information, see “Set-
tings” (P. 2-55).
Tire Pressure Low - Add Air
This warning appears when the low tire
pressure warning light in the meter illumi-
nates and low tire pressure is detected. The
warning appears each time the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position as long
as the low tire pressure warning light re-
mains illuminated. If this warning appears,
stop the vehicle and adjust the tire pres-
sures of all four tires to the recommended
COLD tire pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For additional
information, see “Low tire pressure warning
light” (P. 2-18) and “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)” (P. 5-5).
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Hands on detection
warning
This warning appears when the Steering
Assist system is engaged and the following
condition(s) occur:
• When not holding the steering wheel
• When there is no steering wheeloperation
Hold onto the steering wheel immediately.
When the steering operation is detected,
the warning turns off and the Steering As-
sist function is automatically restored.
For additional information, see “ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-88).
Intelligent Lane
Intervention (I-LI)/
Intelligent Blind Spot
Intervention (I-BSI)/
ProPILOT Assist indicator
This indicator shows when the I-LI, I-BSI or
ProPILOT Assist system is engaged.
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Lane Intervention (I-LI)” (P. 5-45), “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65) or
“ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
Idling Stop System
This indicator shows the Idling Stop Sys-
tem status.
For addition information, see “Idling Stop
System” (P. 5-189).
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) indicator
This indicator appears when the LDW sys-
tem is unavailable.
For additional information, see “Lane De-
parture Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-38).
Malfunction: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly:
• Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) mal-
function:
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)
If one or more of these warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Not Available Bad Weather
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Steer-
ing Assist system is automatically
canceled:
• When the wiper (HI) operates.
• When lane markers in the traveling lane cannot be correctly detected for a period
of time due to such items as a snow rut,
reflection of light on a rainy day or several
unclear lane markers are present.
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If you want to use the Steering Assist sys-
tem again, cancel the ProPILOT Assist sys-
tem and set it again when lane markers are
clearly visible.
Not Available Front Camera
Obstructed
This message may appear when the Steer-
ing Assist system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the Steer-
ing Assist system is automatically
canceled:
• The camera area of the windshield isfogged up or covered with dirt, water
drops, ice, snow, etc.
• Strong light, such as sunlight or high beams from oncoming vehicles, enter
the front camera.
Not Available Parking Brake On
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• The electronic parking brake is applied.
The above system cannot be used when
the electronic parking is activated.
For additional information, see "ProPILOT
Assist (P. 5-88) and “Parking brake” (P. 5-26).
Not Available Poor Road Conditions
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane In-
tervention (I-LI) system is engaged.
Under the following conditions, the ProPI-
LOT Assist system, Intelligent Blind Spot In-
tervention (I-BSI) or the Intelligent Lane In-
tervention (I-LI) system is automatically
canceled:
• When the VDC system operates
• When a wheel slips
The above system cannot be used in some
situations (VDC operates, wheel slip and
VDC system is off.)
Not Available Seat Belt Not Fastened
This message may appear when the ProPI-
LOT Assist system is engaged.
Under the following condition, the ProPILOT
Assist system is automatically canceled:
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The above system cannot be used when
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
Not Available System Malfunction
This warning appears when one or more of
the following systems (if so equipped) is
not functioning properly.
• ProPILOT Assist
• Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
• Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
If one or more of these warnings appear,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
For additional information, see ProPILOT
Assist” (P. 5-88), Intelligent Blind Spot Inter-
vention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65), “Blind Spot Warning
(BSW)” (P. 5-52), “Lane Departure Warning
(LDW)” (P. 5-38) or “Intelligent Lane Interven-
tion (I-LI)” (P. 5-45).
ProPILOT Assist indicators
These indicators show the ProPILOT Assist
system status. The status is shown by
color. For additional information, see “Pro-
PILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
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