2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER automatic transmission

Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by
using the scroll dial or will be reset auto-
matically each time the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position (if so equipped).
Auto Refuel will be reset automatically each
time when refueling.
For additional information, see “ECO Mode”
(P. 5-34).
6. Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pres-
sure of all four tires while the vehicle is
driven.
With the “Tire Pres ECO advice” function ON,
when the tire pressure is getting low,
“Check Tire Pressures for Best Fuel
Economy” or “Add air for Best Fuel
Economy” appears. For additional informa-
tion, see “ECO Mode Setting” (P. 5-34) or “Tire
Pres ECO advice” (P. 5-34).
When the “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air”
warning appears, the display can be
switched to the tire pressure mode by
pushing the scroll dial to reveal additional
details on the displayed warning.
7. Intelligent 4x4 torque
distribution display (if so
equipped)
When the Intelligent 4x4 torque distribution
display is selected, you can view the distri-
bution ratio of the transmission torque to
the front and rear wheels during driving.
8. Compass (if so equipped)
This display indicates the direction the ve-
hicle is heading.
9. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the navi-
gation system, this item shows the naviga-
tion route information.
10. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio
information.
11. Driver Assistance
The Driver Assistance mode shows the op-
erating condition for the following systems:
•Forward–– Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)with Pedestrian Detection system –
– Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
• Lane: –– Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
–– Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
• Blind Spot: –– Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
–– Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
(I-BSI) (if so equipped)
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65),
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-52), “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-38), “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” (P. 5-137), “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-149)
or “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)”
(P. 5-45).
12. ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
The ProPILOT Assist mode shows operat-
ing conditions for the following systems:
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
• Steering Assist
The display will also be shown when the
ProPILOT Assist is turned on. For additional
information, see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
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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. 2-29).
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 recommendedCOLD 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).
TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunc-
tion occurs in the electric shif t control sys-
tem below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the 4-Wheel
Drive (4WD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running. Reduce
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible. For additional information, see
“Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4)” (P. 5-171).
4WD High Temp. Stop Vehicle
This warning appears when the oil tem-
perature of the powertrain parts will in-
crease due to the difference in rotation be-
tween the front and rear wheels is large
(wheel slip), such as when driving the ve-
hicle on rough roads, through sand or mud,
or freeing a stuck vehicle. If this warning is
displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine
idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. In these
cases, the 4WD changes to 2WD to protect
the powertrain parts. Then if the warning
turns off, you can continue 4WD driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s
Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes, brand, construction and
tread patterns are the same, that the tire
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Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by
using the scroll dial or will be reset auto-
matically each time the ignition switch is
placed in the OFF position (if so equipped).
Auto Refuel will be reset automatically each
time when refueling.
For additional information, see “ECO Mode”
(P. 5-34).
6. Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pres-
sure of all four tires while the vehicle is
driven.
With the “Tire Pres ECO advice” function ON,
when the tire pressure is getting low,
“Check Tire Pressures for Best Fuel
Economy” or “Add air for Best Fuel
Economy” appears. For additional informa-
tion, see “ECO Mode Setting” (P. 5-34) or “Tire
Pres ECO advice” (P. 5-34).
When the “Tire Pressure Low — Add Air”
warning appears, the display can be
switched to the tire pressure mode by
pushing the scroll dial to reveal additional
details on the displayed warning.
7. Intelligent 4x4 torque
distribution display (if so
equipped)
When the Intelligent 4x4 torque distribution
display is selected, you can view the distri-
bution ratio of the transmission torque to
the front and rear wheels during driving.
8. Compass (if so equipped)
This display indicates the direction the ve-
hicle is heading.
9. Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the navi-
gation system, this item shows the naviga-
tion route information.
10. Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio
information.
11. Driver Assistance
The Driver Assistance mode shows the op-
erating condition for the following systems:
•Forward–– Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)with Pedestrian Detection system –
– Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW)
• Lane: –– Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
–– Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
• Blind Spot: –– Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
–– Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-
BSI) (if so equipped)
For additional information, see “Intelligent
Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)” (P. 5-65),
“Blind Spot Warning (BSW)” (P. 5-52), “Lane
Departure Warning (LDW)” (P. 5-38), “Auto-
matic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pe-
destrian Detection” (P. 5-137), “Intelligent
Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)” (P. 5-149)
or “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)”
(P. 5-45).
12. ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
The ProPILOT Assist mode shows operat-
ing conditions for the following systems:
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
• Steering Assist
The display will also be shown when the
ProPILOT Assist is turned on. For additional
information, see “ProPILOT Assist” (P. 5-88).
2-52Instruments and controls

TPMS Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with your TPMS. If this warning appears,
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Transmission Shif t Position
indicator
This indicator shows the transmission shif t
position.
Turn signal/hazard
indicators (green)
The appropriate indicator flashes when the
turn signal switch is activated.
Both indicators flash when the hazard
switch is turned on.
When parked apply parking
brake
This message appears when a malfunc-
tion occurs in the electric shif t control sys-
tem below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
4WD Error: See Owner’s Manual
This warning appears when the 4-Wheel
Drive (4WD) system is not functioning prop-
erly while the engine is running. Reduce
vehicle speed and have your vehicle
checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible. For additional information, see
“Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4)” (P. 5-171).
4WD High Temp. Stop Vehicle
This warning appears when the oil tem-
perature of the powertrain parts will in-
crease due to the difference in rotation be-
tween the front and rear wheels is large
(wheel slip), such as when driving the ve-
hicle on rough roads, through sand or mud,
or freeing a stuck vehicle. If this warning is
displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine
idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. In these
cases, the 4WD changes to 2WD to protect
the powertrain parts. Then if the warning
turns off, you can continue 4WD driving.
Tire Size Incorrect See Owner’s
Manual
This warning may appear if there is a large
difference between the diameters of the
front and rear wheels. Pull off the road in a
safe area, with the engine idling. Check that
all the tire sizes, brand, construction and
tread patterns are the same, that the tirepressure is correct and that the tires are
not excessively worn. If you have any prob-
lems, please change tires or adjust to the
correct tire pressure. Do not select the
SNOW or SAND or MUD/RUT (if so equipped)
mode with the Drive Mode Selector and do
not drive fast. For additional information,
see “Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4)” (P. 5-171).
Automatic Emergency
Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection
system warning indicator
This warning appears when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position.
This warning appears when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is set to OFF
in the vehicle information display.
If the warning appears when the AEB with
Pedestrian Detection system is on, it may
indicate that the system is unavailable. For
additional information, see “Automatic
Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian
Detection” (P. 5-137).
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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

5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving..........5-4
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..............5-4
Three-way catalyst ...........................5-4
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) .......................................5-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................................5-8
Avoiding collision and rollover ................5-9
Off-roadrecovery ............................5-9
Rapid air pressure loss .......................5-9
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ..........5-10
Driving safety precautions ...................5-10
Push-button ignition switch ....................5-13
Operating range ............................ 5-14
Push-button ignition switch positions .......5-14
Emergency engine shut off ..................5-15
NISSAN Intelligent Key® battery
discharge ................................... 5-15
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........5-16
Before starting the engine .....................5-16
Starting the engine ............................. 5-16
Remote Engine Start (if so equipped) ........5-17
Driving the vehicle .............................. 5-18
Engine protection mode ....................5-18
Automatic Transmission (A/T) ...............5-18
Parking brake .................................. 5-26Electronic parking brake (switch type)
.......5-26
Automatic brake hold .......................... 5-28
How to activate/deactivate the
automatic brake hold function ..............5-29
How to use the automatic brake hold
function ..................................... 5-30
Drive Mode Selector ............................ 5-31
STANDARD MODE (2WD models)/AUTO
MODE (4WD models) ........................ 5-32
SPORT mode ................................ 5-32
SNOW mode ................................ 5-32
TOW mode .................................. 5-33
MUD/RUT mode (4WD models) ..............5-33
SAND mode (4WD models) ..................5-33
ECO mode .................................. 5-33
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) (if so equipped) . . . 5-35 System operation ........................... 5-36
Turning the Traffic Sign Recognition
(TSR) system on and off .....................5-37
System temporarily unavailable .............5-37
S

ystem malfunction ......................... 5-37
System maintenance .......................5-38
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .................5-38
LDW system operation ......................5-39
How to enable/disable the LDW system .....5-41
LDW system limitations .....................5-42

ENGINE PROTECTION MODE
The engine has an engine protection mode
to reduce the chance of damage if the
coolant temperature becomes too high
(for example, when climbing steep grades
in high temperatures with heavy loads,
such as when towing a trailer). When the
engine temperature reaches a certain
level:
• The engine coolant temperature gaugewill move toward the H position.
• Engine power may be reduced.
• The air conditioning cooling function may be automatically turned off for a short
time (the blower will continue to operate).
Engine power and, under some conditions,
vehicle speed will decrease. Vehicle speed
can be controlled with the accelerator
pedal, but the vehicle may not accelerate at
the desired speed. The transmission will
downshif t or upshif t as it reaches pre-
scribed shif t points. You can also shif t
manually.
As driving conditions change and engine
coolant temperature is reduced, vehicle
speed can be increased using the accel-
erator pedal, and the air conditioning cool-
ing function will automatically be turned
back on. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
also come on if the engine coolant tem-
perature is not reduced or the air condi-
tioning cooling function does not turn back
on. If
only it remains on, you do not need to
have your vehicle towed, but have it in-
spected soon. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service. For
additional information, see “Malfunction In-
dicator Light (MIL)” (P. 2-20).
WARNING
Overheating can result in reduced en-
gine power and vehicle speed. The re-
duced speed may be lower than other
traffic, which could increase the chance
of a collision. Be especially careful
when driving. If the vehicle cannot
maintain a safe driving speed, pull to
the side of the road in a safe area. Allow
the engine to cool and return to normal
operation. For additional information,
see “If your vehicle overheats” (P. 6-13).
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause
serious damage to the engine almost
immediately. Such damage is not cov-
ered by warranty. Turn off the engine as
soon as it is safe to do so.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (A/T)
WARNING
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or M
(Manual) range. Always depress the
brake pedal until shif ting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
• Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
• Do not downshif t abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
5-18Starting and driving

•Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.
CAUTION
• To avoid possible damage to your ve-
hicle; when stopping the vehicle on
an uphill grade, do not hold the ve-
hicle by depressing the accelerator
pedal. The foot brake should be used
for this purpose.
• Except in an emergency, do not shif t
to the N (Neutral) position while driv-
ing. Coasting with the transmission
in the N (Neutral) position may cause
serious damage to the transmission.
• WARM UP THE ENGINE – Due to the
higher idle speeds, the engine is cold.
Extra caution must be exercised
when shif ting the shif t lever into a
driving position immediately af ter
starting the engine.
The A/T in your vehicle is electronically con-
trolled to produce maximum power and
smooth operation. The recommended operating procedures
for this transmission are shown on the fol-
lowing pages. Follow these procedures for
maximum vehicle performance and driv-
ing enjoyment.
Engine power may be automatically re-
duced to protect the A/T if the engine
speed increases quickly when driving on
slippery roads or while being tested on
some dynamometers.
Starting the vehicle
1. Af ter starting the engine, fully depress
the foot brake pedal before moving the
shif t position out of the P (Park) position.
This Automatic Transmission is de-
signed so that the foot brake pedal
must be depressed before shif ting
from P (Park) to any driving position
while the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
The shif t position cannot be shif ted
out of the P (Park) position and into
any of the other positions if the igni-
tion switch is placed in the OFF
position.
2. Keep the foot brake pedal depressed and move the shif t lever to a driving
position. 3. Release the parking brake and foot
brake pedal and then gradually start the
vehicle in motion.
WARNING
• Do not depress the accelerator pedal
while shif ting from P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive) or M
(Manual) range. Always depress the
brake pedal until shif ting is com-
pleted. Failure to do so could cause
you to lose control and have an
accident.
• Cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shif ting into a forward
or reverse gear before the engine has
warmed up.
• Do not downshif t abruptly on slip-
pery roads. This may cause a loss of
control.
• Never shif t to either the P (Park) or R
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is
moving forward and P (Park) or D
(Drive) position while the vehicle is
reversing. This could cause an acci-
dent or damage the transmission.
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