2016 Nissan Pathfinder Owner’s Manual

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is a versatile and family-friendly midsize SUV that shows Nissan’s commitment to making reliable and comfortable vehicles for all kinds of adventures. The Pathfinder has a bold and modern look that makes it stand out on the road. It has smooth lines and other design cues that are typical of Nissan. It has a strong 3.5-liter V6 engine that gives it a good balance of power and gas mileage, making it a reliable choice for both daily driving and long trips. Inside the Pathfinder’s roomy and well-made cabin, there is room for up to seven people and a variety of useful features, such as advanced technology and safety options. The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is a comfortable and capable SUV that works well in the city or off the beaten path. It was made to improve the driving experience for families and adventurers alike.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

KEYS

Type A (if so equipped)

1. Two Intelligent Keys
2. Mechanical key
3. Key number plate

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®
Your vehicle can only be driven with the Intelligent Keys which are registered to your vehicle’s Intelligent Key system components and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components. Never leave these keys in the vehicle. As many as four Intelligent Keys can be registered and used with one vehicle. The new keys must be registered by a NISSAN dealer prior to use with the Intelligent Key system and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System of your vehicle. Since the registration process requires erasing all memory in the Intelligent Key components when registering new keys, be sure to take all Intelligent Keys that you have to the NISSAN dealer. A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by using the key number.

Type C (if so equipped)
NISSAN does not record key numbers so it is very important to keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you have lost all keys and do not have one to duplicate from. If you still have a key, it can be duplicated without knowing the key number.

CAUTION: Listed below are conditions or occurrences which will damage the Intelligent Key:

• Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which contains electrical components, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system’s function.
• Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
• Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply against another object.
• Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
• Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately wipe it until it is completely dry.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key for an extended period in an area where temperatures exceed 60°C (140°F).
• Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key holder that contains a magnet.
• Do not place the Intelligent Key near equipment that produces a magnetic field, such as a TV, audio equipment, and personal computers.

If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, NISSAN recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelli-gent Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthorized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle. For information regarding the erasing procedure, it is recommended you visit a NISSAN dealer.

Mechanical key
The Intelligent Key contains the mechanical key. To remove the mechanical key, release the lock knob on the back of the Intelligent Key. To install the mechanical key, firmly insert it into the Intelligent Key until the lock knob returns to the lock position. Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the driver’s door and glove box.

CAUTION: Always carry the mechanical key installed in the Intelligent Key slot.

For additional information, refer to “Doors” in this section and “Storage” in the “Instruments and Controls” section of this manual.

Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give them the Intelligent Key itself and keep the mechanical key with you to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box from being opened during valet hand-off, follow the procedure below.

1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent Key.
2. Lock the glove box with the mechanical key.
3. Hand the Intelligent Key to the valet and keep the mechanical key with you.

For additional information, refer to “Storage” in the “Instruments and Controls” section of this manual.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM KEYS
You can only drive your vehicle using the master or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in the key head.

• The master key can be used for all the locks.
• To protect your belongings when you leave a key with someone, give them the Intelligent Key only, not the mechanical key.
• Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

Additional or replacement keys
If you still have a key, the key number is not necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys. Your existing key can be duplicated without knowing the key number. As many as four NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to the NISSAN dealer for registration. This is because the registration process will erase the memory of all key codes previously registered into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System. After the registration process, these components will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration. Any key that is not given to the dealer at the time of registration will no longer be able to start your vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not allow the immobilizer system key, which contains an electrical transponder, to come into contact with water or salt water. This could affect the system’s function.

DOORS

When the doors are locked using one of the following methods, the doors cannot be opened using the inside or outside door handles. The doors must be unlocked to open the doors.

WARNING

• Before opening any door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
• To help avoid the risk of injury or death through the unintended operation of the vehicle and or its systems, including entrapment in windows or inadvertent door lock activation, do not leave children, people who require the assistance of others, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Additionally, the temperature inside a closed vehicle on a warm day can quickly become high enough to cause a significant risk of injury or death to people and pets.

LOCKING WITH KEY
The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors at the same time.
Turning the key toward the front 1 of the vehicle locks all doors.
Turning the key one time toward the rear 2 of the vehicle unlocks that door. From that position, returning the key to neutral 3 (where the key can only be removed and inserted) and turning it toward the rear again 4 within 5 seconds unlocks all doors.

Opening and closing windows
The driver’s door key operation allows you to open and close windows equipped with automatic operation at the same time.

1. To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is unlocked.
2. To close the windows, turn the driver’s door key toward the front of the vehicle for longer than 1 second after the door is locked.

Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.

NOTE: When the window lock button is pressed the key will not operate the window open or close function.

FAQ’s