Nissan Pathfinder 2012 Owner's Manual

2012 PATHFINDER

OWNER’S MANUAL

For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle sothat you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state’s lemon law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,

warnings, cautions and instructions concerning proper use of such accessories prior to operating the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions.

ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

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and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

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ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat.

● ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive models, a ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read “Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Driving safety precautions”, in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified.

Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle.

All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without obligation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways:

WARNING

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully.

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If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action.

Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. The following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

NISSAN CARES...

Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.

However, if there is something that your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1 (1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc. Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003 Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5

or via e-mail at:

For U.S. customers

nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

information.centre@nissancanada.com

Table of

Illustrated table of contents

Contents

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Instruments and controls

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Starting and driving

In case of emergency

Appearance and care

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Technical and consumer information

Index

0 Illustrated table of contents

Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..............0-2

Exterior front ......................................0-3

Exterior rear.......................................0-4

Passenger compartment ...........................0-5

Instrument panel...................................0-6

Engine compartment check locations ................0-8

Warning/indicator lights ...........................0-10

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-19)

2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-46)

3. Front seat belts (P. 1-19)

4. Head restraints (P.1-7 )

5. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-46)

6. Seats (P. 1-2)

7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-53)

8. Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-59)

9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P. 1-46)

10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system (P. 1-30)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

1. Engine hood (P. 3-23)

2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-26)

3. Windshield (P. 8-22)

4. Power windows (P. 2-45)

5. Door locks, keyfob, keys, NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-5, 3-2, 3-2, 3-2)

6. Mirrors (P. 3-29)

7. Tire pressure (P. 9-12)

8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)

9. Tire chains (P. 8-43)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)

11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-28)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-32)

13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P. 6-13)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

1. Roof rack (P. 2-44)

2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13)

3. Glass hatch (P. 3-24)

4. Rear window wiper and washer switch (P.2-27)

5. NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ (if so equipped) (P. 3-2)

6. Glass hatch release (P.3-24)

7. Lift gate release switch (P. 3-23)

8. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-34)

9. Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation (P. 3-25, P. 9-4)

10. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-25)

11. Child safety rear door locks (P. 3-7)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P. 4-89)

2. Moonroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)

3. Map lights (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)

4. Sun visors (P. 3-28)

5. HomeLink姞 universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P. 2-51)

6. Glove box (P. 2-39)

7. Front seats (P. 1-2)

8. 2nd row seats (P.1-16)

9. 3rd row seats (P. 1-18)

10. Cargo area storage (P. 2-42)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1. Ventilators (P. 4-37)

2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn

signal switch (P. 2-28)

3. Steering wheel switch for audio control

(if so equipped) (P. 4-86)

4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn

(P. 1-46, P. 2-33)

5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator

lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)

6. Cruise control main/set switches

(P. 5-20)

7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and

rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-26, P. 2-27)

8. Navigation system* (if so equipped)

9. Navigation system* controls

(if so equipped)

10. Front passenger supplemental air bag

(P. 1-46)

11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-39)

12. Power outlet (P. 2-36)

13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-34)

14. Shift selector (P. 5-14)

15. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off

switch (P. 2-35)

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16. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-23)

17. Storage (P. 2-37)

18. Front passenger air bag status light (P. 1-55)

19. Climate controls (P. 4-38, 4-45)

20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-33)

21. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)

22. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-27)

23. Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-35)

24. Pedal position adjustment switch (if so equipped) (P. 3-27)

25. Outside mirror controls (P. 3-31)

*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner’s Manual (if so equipped).

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

VQ40DE engine

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)

3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)

4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

7. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)

8. Drive belt location (P.8-18)

9. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

11. Battery (P. 8-16)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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WDI0627

VK56DE engine

1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)

2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-25)

3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)

4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)

5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

6. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)

7. Drive belt location (P. 8-18)

8. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)

9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-14)

10. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-25)

11. Battery (P. 8-16)

12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)

See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

Warning

light

Name Page

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

Automatic transmission check warning light

Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light

Automatic transmission park warning light (

Brake warning light 2-15

model)

2-14

Warning

light

Name Page

Charge warning light 2-16

Door open warning light

Engine oil pressure warning light

4WD warning light (

Low fuel warning light 2-17

Low tire pressure warning light

Low windshieldwasher fluid warning light

NISSAN Intelligent Key ™ warning light (if so equipped)

model)

2-16

2-17

2-18

Warning

light

Indicator

light

Name Page

Seat belt warning light and chime

Shift P warning light 2-19

Supplemental air bag warning light

Name Page

Automatic transmission position indicator light

Cruise main switch indicator light

Cruise set switch indicator light

4WD shift indicator light (

model)

2-19

2-20

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Indicator

light

Name Page

Indicator

light

Name Page

Front passenger air bag status light

High beam indicator light (Blue)

Malfunction indicator light (MIL)

Overdrive off indicator light (if so equipped)

Security indicator light 2-21

Slip indicator light 2-21

Transfer 4LO position indicator light (

model)

2-20

2-21

Turn signal/hazard indicator lights

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF indicator light

2-22

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MEMO

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats . ...........................................1-2

Front manual seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-2

Front power seat adjustment

(if so equipped) ................................1-4

2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-6

Armrest (if so equipped).........................1-7

Head restraints (1st row only) ....................1-7

Head restraints

(2nd row – outboard positions only) . ............1-10

Adjustable headrest ...........................1-12

Flexible seating................................1-15

Seat belts .......................................1-19

Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-19

Pregnant women ..............................1-22

Injured persons................................1-22

Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-22

Seat belt extenders ............................1-25

Seat belt maintenance .........................1-26

Child safety ......................................1-26

Infants........................................1-27

Small children .................................1-27

Larger children ................................1-27

Child restraints ...................................1-28

Precautions on child restraints ..................1-28

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) System .............................1-30

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

LATCH.......................................1-33

Rear-facing child restraint installation using

the seat belts . . ...............................1-35

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using LATCH. . . ...............................1-37

Forward-facing child restraint installation

using the seat belts ............................1-39

Installing top tether strap .......................1-42

Booster seats .................................1-43

Supplemental restraint system .....................1-46

Precautions on supplemental restraint

system .......................................1-46

Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-60

Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-61

SEATS

WARNING

● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

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● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat with both feet on the floor and adjust the seat properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents.

● The seatback should not be reclined any more than needed for comfort. Seat belts are most effective when the passenger sits well back and straight up in the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and being injured is increased.

CAUTION

When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any moving parts to avoid possible injuries and/or damage.

FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

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Forward and backward

Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position.

Reclining

To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in position.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the P (Park) position.

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Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position.

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Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

Operating tips

● The power seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch.

● Do not operate the power seat switch for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery.

See “Automatic drive positioner” in “Pre-driving checks and adjustments” for automatic drive positioner operation.

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Forward and backward

Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position.

Reclining

Move the recline switch backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward.

The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat

belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the shift selector is in P (Park).

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Seat lifter (driver’s seat)

Push the front or rear end of the switch up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion.

Lumbar support (driver’s seat)

The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Move the lever up or down to adjust the seat lumbar area.

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section. Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park).

WARNING

● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked.

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Outboard seats

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Reclining

To recline the outboard seatbacks, pull up on the lever and lean back.

To recline the center seat, pull up on the strap located on the lower right-hand portion of the seatback and lean back.

The recline feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this

could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries.

● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section.

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Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row

The outboard seating positions on the 2nd row bench seat can be tipped forward for easy entry or exit from the 3rd row bench seat. To enter the 3rd row on the upper corner of the seatback on the 2nd row bench seat and fold the seatback forward at an angle over the seat base. This will release the back of the seat so it may be tipped forward.

, lift up on the seatback latch located

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Then base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. To exit the 3rd row bench seat, lift up on the same seatback latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward.

lift up on the lower corner of the seat

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WARNING

When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop.

ARMREST (if so equipped)

To use the center armrest on the 2nd row bench seat, pull on the tab in the center of the seat and fold it down to the resting position.

HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only)

WARNING

Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the head restraints properly, as specified in this section. Check the adjustment after someone else uses the seat. Do not attach anything to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. Failure to follow these instructions can reduce the effectiveness of the head restraints. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision.

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The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with head restraints. The first row head restraints are adjustable.

䉱 Indicates the seating position is equipped with a head restraint.

䡲 Indicates the seating position is equipped with an adjustable headrest.

Components

1. Head restraint

2. Adjustment notches

3. Lock knob

4. Stalks

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Adjustment

Adjust the head restraint so the center is level with the center of the seat occupant’s ears.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, push and hold the lock knob and push

the head restraint down.

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Removal

Use the following procedure to remove the adjustable head restraints.

1. Pull the head restraint up to the highest position.

2. Push and hold the lock knob.

3. Remove the head restraint from the seat.

4. Store the head restraint properly so it is not loose in the vehicle.

5. Reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position.

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