2019 PATHFINDER OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements, assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs. solve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them. tures or taking other actions that could distract you. In addition to factory-installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with ∙ ALWAYS use your seat belts and ap- additional accessories installed prior to de- propriate child restraint systems. Pre- livery. It is recommended that you visit a teen children should be seated in the NISSAN dealer for details concerning the rear seat. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. It is important that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, ∙ ALWAYS provide information about For additional information, refer to WARNING the proper use of vehicle safety fea- “On-pavement and off-road driving Installing an aftermarket On-Board Di- tures to all occupants of the vehicle. precautions”, “Avoiding collision and agnostic (OBD) plug-in device that uses ∙ ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual rollover” and “Driving safety precau- the port during normal driving, for ex- for important safety information. tions” in the “Starting and driving” ample remote insurance company section of this manual. monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive telematics or engine reprogramming, models, a 4WD mark is placed at the begin- MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE may cause interference or damage to ning of the applicable sections/items. This vehicle should not be modified. vehicle systems. We do not recommend As with other vehicles with features for Modification could affect its or endorse the use of any aftermarket off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel performance, safety, emissions or du- OBD plug-in devices, unless specifically drive models correctly may result in loss rability and may even violate govern- approved by NISSAN. The vehicle war- ranty may not cover damage caused by of control or an accident. For additional mental regulations. In addition, dam- any aftermarket plug-in device. information, refer to “Driving safety pre- age or performance problems cautions” in the “Starting and driving” resulting from modifications may not section of this manual. be covered under NISSAN warranties. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passen- ger 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. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all sumer Affairs. Refer to NISSAN CUSTOMER features and equipment available on this CARE PROGRAM page in this Owner’s model. Features and equipment in your ve- Manual for contact information. hicle may vary depending on model, trim IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT level, options selected, order, date of pro- duction, region or availability. Therefore, THIS MANUAL you may find information about features or You will see various symbols in this manual. equipment that are not included or in- They are used in the following ways: stalled on your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustra- WARNING tions in this manual are those in effect at This is used to indicate the presence of the time of printing. 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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0 Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1 Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems 4 Starting and driving 5 In case of emergency 6 Appearance and care 7 Do-it-yourself 8 Maintenance and schedules 9 Technical and consumer information 10 Index 11 0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ..........0-2 Instrument panel................................0-6 Exterior front ....................................0-3 Engine compartment check locations...........0-8 Exterior rear .....................................0-4 Warning and indicator lights .....................0-9 Passenger compartment........................0-5 AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-2) 2. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-2) 3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag (P.