2024 Nissan Pathfinder Displays Control System | How to use

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2024 Nissan Pathfinder Displays Control System | How to use

The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder features an advanced Displays Control System, which is designed to provide easy access to various vehicle features and functionalities. Understanding how to navigate and use this system results in a more intuitive and pleasurable driving experience. The Displays Control System is the vehicle’s central hub for managing a wide range of settings and information. It combines touchscreen displays, steering wheel controls, and voice commands to give users a variety of interaction options.

Steering wheel controls improve convenience by allowing you to adjust audio settings, answer phone calls, and interact with the vehicle’s information display without taking your hands off the wheel. Voice commands improve accessibility even further by allowing hands-free operation of various functions. Exploring the Displays Control System’s capabilities is necessary for effective use. This includes controlling entertainment, adjusting climate settings, accessing navigation, monitoring vehicle diagnostics, and personalizing preferences to suit your driving needs.

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VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY– 7 INCH (18 cm) TYPE B (if so equipped)

The vehicle information display is located to the left of the speedometer. It displays such items as:

Vehicle settings
Drive computer information
Drive system warnings and settings
Cruise control system information
NISSAN Intelligent Key® operation information
Indicators and warnings
Tire pressure information
Audio information
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone information
Driving Aids
Odometer/twin trip odometer
Distance to empty
Clock and outside temperature

HOW TO USE THE VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

The vehicle information display can be changed using the ,
, and OK buttons located on the steering wheel.

navigate through the items in the vehicle information display.
Scroll dial — Use the scroll dial to navigate through the items and change or select an item in the vehicle information display. The scroll dial allows up or down navigation and press to select.
Short cut menu button— Press this but-ton to open a shortcut menu.
go back to the previous menu

STARTUP DISPLAY

When the vehicle in placed in the ON position the vehicle information display may display the following screens (if so equipped):

Active system status (if so equipped)
Trip computer
Fuel economy
Distance to empty
Tire pressure information
Intelligent 4×4 (if so equipped)
Navigation (if so equipped)
Audio
Warnings

*Warnings will only display if there are any present. For additional information, see “Vehicle information display warnings and indicators”
To control what items display in the vehicle information display, see “How to use the vehicle information display”.

TRIP COMPUTER

Home
This display indicates the home screen.
- Vehicle speed
- Navigation (if so equipped)
- Audio
- Current vehicle speed
The Home display will switch to the audio source by pressing the OK button.
Blank
This display is a blank screen and shows no information.
Speed and Average speed (if so equipped)
The Speed and Average speed mode shows the current vehicle speed and the average vehicle speed since the last reset. The Speed and Average speed mode has three modes of operation. You can switch between Manual Reset1, Manual Reset2 or Auto Refuel by pushing the scroll dial.
Manual Reset1 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial.
Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial or will be reset automatically each time the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position (if so equipped).
Auto Refuel will be reset automatically each time when refueling.
Drive Computer
Average fuel consumption:
The average fuel consumption shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Average speed:
The average speed shows the average vehicle speed since the last reset.
Trip odometer:
The trip odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven since the last reset.
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time shows the time since the last reset.
The Drive computer mode has three modes of operation. You can switch be-tween Manual Reset1, Manual Reset2 or Auto Refuel by pushing the scroll dial.
Manual Reset1 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial.
Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial or will be reset automatically each time the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position (if so equipped).
Auto Refuel will be reset automatically each time when refueling.
Fuel economy display
Current fuel consumption:
The Fuel economy display mode shows the current fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption:
The Fuel economy display mode shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
The Fuel economy display mode has three modes of operation. You can switch be-tween Manual Reset1, Manual Reset2 or Auto Refuel by pushing the scroll dial.
Manual Reset1 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial.
Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial or will be reset automatically each time the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position (if so equipped).
Auto Refuel will be reset automatically each time when refueling.
Eco Pedal Guide
When the ECO mode is selected, you can view ECO Pedal Guide function for improving fuel economy.
The ECO Pedal Guide mode has three modes of operation. You can switch be-tween Manual Reset1, Manual Reset2 or Auto Refuel by pushing the scroll dial.
Manual Reset1 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial.
Manual Reset2 can be reset manually by using the scroll dial or will be reset automatically 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”
Tire Pressures
The tire pressure mode shows the pressure 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 information, see “ECO Mode Setting” or “Tire Pres ECO advice”
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.
Intelligent 4×4 torque distribution display (if so equipped)
When the Intelligent 4×4 torque distribution display is selected, you can view the distribution ratio of the transmission torque to the front and rear wheels during driving.
Compass (if so equipped)
This display indicates the direction the vehicle is heading.
Navigation (if so equipped)
When the route guidance is set in the navigation system, this item shows the navigation route information.
Audio
The audio mode shows the status of audio information.
Driver Assistance
The Driver Assistance mode shows the operating condition for the following systems:
- Forward
  1. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection system
  2. 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)
ProPILOT Assist (if so equipped)
The ProPILOT Assist mode shows operating conditions for the following systems:
- Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
- Steering Assist
  The display will also be shown when the ProPILOT Assist is turned on.
Traffic Sign Recognition
The Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) system provides the driver with information about the most recently detected speed limit.
For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Idling Stop System
The Idling Stop System provides the driver with information about the amount of fuel saved while using the system.
For additional information, see “Idling Stop System” (P. 5-190).

OIL CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped)

The oil control system can be accessed in the Maintenance portion of the vehicle in-formation display settings.
Engine oil information informs the distance to oil change. Never exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between oil change intervals for the 3.5L 6 cylinder (VQ35DD engine model).

Display when ignition is ON	Display timing	Action Required
Engine Oil Service due in xxx miles	Remaining oil life is less than 940 miles (1500 km).	Plan to have your vehicle serviced.
Engine Oil Service due	Remaining oil life is 0 miles (0 km).	Have your vehicle serviced within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).

The oil change interval cannot be adjusted manually.
The distance to oil change interval is calculated depending on the driving conditions and set automatically by the oil control system. A reminder will be displayed when approaching the end of the service interval.

When the Factory Reset option is selected in the vehicle information display, the oil control system will also be reset to initial value. Please change the engine oil when Factory Reset is selected.

CAUTION
If the oil replacement indicator is displayed, change the engine oil within two weeks or less than 500 miles (800 km).
Operating the vehicle with deteriorated oil can damage the engine.

To reset oil control system:

Place the ignition switch in the ON position.
Press the and buttons located on the steering wheel until “Settings” displays in the vehicle information display. Use the scroll dial to select “Maintenance”. Then, press the scroll dial.
Select the “Service” and press the scroll dial.
Press the scroll dial according to the re-set instructions displayed at the bottom of the “Service” maintenance screen.

For additional information, see “Maintenance”

SETTINGS
The setting mode allows you to change the information displayed in the vehicle information display:

VDC Setting
Driver Assistance
ECO Mode Setting
TPMS Setting
Clock
Vehicle Settings
Maintenance
Customize Display
Unit/Language
Key-Linked Settings (if so equipped)
Factory Reset

VDC Setting
The VDC Setting menu allows the user to enable or disable the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item	Explanation
System	Allows the user to turn the VDC system on or off. For additional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system”

Driver Assistance
The driver assistance menu allows the user to change the settings for driving, parking, and braking aids. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item		Explanation
Steering Assist		Allows user to turn the Steering Assist of the ProPILOT Assist system on or off. For additional information, see “ProPILOT Assist”
Lane Assist		Displays available lane options.
	Warning	Allows user to turn the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)”
	Intervention	Allows user to turn Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) system on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)”
	Steering Vibration	Allows the user to select the strength of the steering vibration to High/Middle/Low.
Blind Spot Assist		Displays available blind spot options.
	Warning	Allows user to turn the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system on or off. For additional information, see “Blind Spot Warning (BSW)”
	Intervention	Allows user to turn the Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI) system on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)”

Menu item		Explanation
Emergency Assist		Displays available emergency brake options.
	Emergency Braking	Allows user to turn the front emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection”) and “Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW)”
	Rear Auto Braking	Allows user to turn the rear emergency braking system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)”
Speed Limit Sign		Allows user to turn the Speed Limit Sign on or off. For additional information, see “Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)”
Speed Adjust by Route		Allows user to turn the speed adjust by route feature on or off.
Spd. Limit Assist		Allows user to turn the speed limit assist to OFF, Manual or Auto.
Parking Aids		Displays available parking aids.
	Moving Object	Allows user to turn the Moving Object Detection (MOD) on or off. For additional information, see “Moving Object Detection (MOD)”
	Auto Show Sonar	Allows user to auto display the sonar. For additional information, see “Front and rear sonar system”
	Front Sonar	Allows user to turn the front sonar on or off.
	Rear Sonar	Allows user to turn the rear sonar on or off.
	Sonar Distance	Allows user to set the distance sensor range to Long/Medium/Short.
	Sonar Volume	Allows the user to set the parking sensor volume to High/Medium/Low.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert		Allows user to turn the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system on or off. For additional information, see “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)”
Driver Alertness		Allows user to turn the Intelligent Driver Alertness on or off. For additional information, see “Intelligent Driver Alert- ness (I-DA)”
Timer Alert		Allows user to set the timer alert.
Low Temp. Alert		Allows user to turn the low temperature alert on or off.

Head-Up Display (if so equipped)

The Head—Up Display menu allows the user to control the Head—Up Display feature. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item		Explanation
Brightness		Allows user to change the brightness.
Height		Allows user to change the height.
Rotation		Allows user to change the rotation.
Contents selection		Displays the available content in the Head-Up Display.
	Navigation	Allows user to turn the navigation on or off.
	Driving Assist	Allows user to turn the driving assist on or off.
	Speed Limit Sign	Allows user to turn the speed limit sign on or off.
	Audio	Allows user to turn the audio on or off.
	TEL/SMS	Allows user to turn the TEL/SMS on or off.
Reset		Allows user to reset the settings. Once selected, the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

ECO Mode Setting

The ECO mode setting menu allows the user to change the settings for the ECO mode.

Menu item		Explanation
ECO Customize		Displays available ECO mode settings.
	Cruise Control	Allows user to turn the cruise control ECO option on or off. For additional information, see “Cruise Control”
	Idling stop	Allows user to turn the Idling Stop System (ISS) ECO option on or off. For additional information, see “Idling Stop System”).
	Air Conditioning	Allows user to turn the Air Conditioning ECO option on or off. For additional information, see “ECO Customize”
ECO Drive Assist		Displays available ECO information settings.
	ECO Indicator	Allows user to turn the ECO indicator on or off.
	ECO Drive Report	Allows user to turn the ECO Drive Report on or off.
View History		Displays the history report for the vehicle.
Tire Pres ECO advice		Allows user to turn the tire pressure ECO advice on or off.

TPMS Setting
The TPMS settings menu allows the user to view or change the tire pressure units displayed in the vehicle information display.

Menu item	Explanation
Tire Pressure Unit	Allows user to select the tire pressure units that will display in the vehicle information display.

Clock

Menu item	Explanation
Display	Allows user to turn the display on or off.
Clock Mode	Allows user to adjust the clock mode to Auto, Manual or Time Zone.
Clock Format	Allows user to adjust the clock format to 24H or 12H.
Daylight Saving	Allows user to turn on or off the daylight saving mode.
Time Zone	Allows user to select a time zone.
Set Clock Manually	Allows user to set the clock manually.

Vehicle Settings
The vehicle settings allow 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 item		Explanation
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 after the vehicle is shut off.

Menu item		Explanation
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 on or off. When this item is turned on (default), only the driver’s door is unlocked after 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 Shift 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”
	Approach Unlock	Allows the user to turn the approach unlock function ON or OFF. For additional information, see “Approach unlock function”
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.
Driving Position		Displays the available driving position options.
	Exit Seat Slide	When the exit seat slide is on the driver’s seat will move backward for easy exit when the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the driver’s seat will move to the previous set position.
	Exit Steering Up	When the exit steering up feature is turned on, the steering wheel moves upward for easy exit when the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the driver’s door is opened. After getting into the vehicle and placing the ignition switch in the ON position, the steering wheel moves to the previous position.
Rear Door Alert		Displays the available Rear Door Alert options.
	Horn & Alert	When selected, the alert is displayed; and the horn sounds.
	Alert Only	When selected, only the alert is displayed.
	OFF	When selected, no alert or horn will be active.

Maintenance
The maintenance menu allows the user to set reminders for various vehicle maintenance items.

WARNING
The tire replacement indicator is not a substitute for regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks. For additional information, see “Changing wheels and tires” (P. 8-38). Many factors including tire inflation, alignment, driving habits and road conditions affect tire wear and when tires should be replaced. Setting the tire replacement indicator for a certain driving distance does not mean your tires will last that long. Use the tire replacement indicator as a guide only and always perform regular tire checks. Failure to perform regular tire checks, including tire pressure checks could result in tire failure. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to a collision, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

Menu item	Explanation
Service	Allows user to reset the service interval. This should only be done after completing an oil and filter change maintenance. For additional information, see “Oil Control System”
Air Filter	Allows user to set a reminder at a desired interval to perform an air filter change, or reset the reminder after completing the maintenance.
Tire	Allows user to set a reminder at a desired interval to perform a tire rotation/replacement, or reset the reminder after completing the tire service.
Other	Allows user to set a reminder at a desired interval to perform additional maintenance items (other than oil, air filter, or tire), or reset the reminder after completing the maintenance.

Customize Display
The customize display menu allows the user to customize the information that appears in the vehicle information display. Some menu items shown below may not be equipped on your vehicle.

Menu item		Explanation
Main Menu Selection		Displays the available screens that can be shown in the vehicle information display.
	Home	Allows user to turn the home screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Blank	Allows user to turn the blank on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Drive Computer	Allows user to turn the drive computer screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Fuel Economy	Allows user to turn the fuel economy screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	TPMS	Allows user to turn the TPMS screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	4×4–I	Allows user to turn the 4×4–I screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Idling Stop	Allows user to turn the Idling stop screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Compass	Allows user to turn the compass screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Navigation	Allows user to turn the navigation screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Speed Limit Sign	Allows user to turn the speed limit sign screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Audio	Allows user to turn the audio controls screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Driving Aids	Allows user to turn the driving aids screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
	Cruise	Allows user to turn the cruise control screen on or off in the vehicle information display.
Route Guidance		Displays the available route guidance settings.
	Alerts	Allows user to turn the alerts on or off.
Transition (Cruise)		Allows user to turn the transition (cruise) on or off.
Welcome Effect		Displays the available welcome effect settings.
	Animation	Allows user to turn the animation effect on or off.

Menu item			Explanation
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.

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.

Menu item	Explanation
Factory Reset	Allows user to reset the vehicle information display settings to the original factory settings. Once selected, the user can confirm or cancel the reset.

FAQs

How do I adjust the audio settings using the Displays Control System?

The main touchscreen interface allows you to change the audio settings. To access options for adjusting volume, changing tracks, and selecting audio sources, tap the audio icon.

Is there a way to pair and manage multiple devices via Bluetooth on the Pathfinder’s Displays Control System?

Yes, you can pair and manage multiple devices for hands-free calling and audio streaming via the Bluetooth menu on the touchscreen.

Can I customize the layout of icons or apps on the touchscreen display?

Some configurations of the system’s software may allow you to rearrange or customize app layouts to your liking.

How can I access and set up the navigation system using the Displays Control System?

By tapping the navigation icon on the touchscreen, you can access the navigation system. Follow the prompts to enter destinations manually or via voice commands.

Are there shortcuts or quick access buttons available on the main screen of the Displays Control System?

For quick access to frequently used functions, many systems provide customizable shortcuts or favorite buttons on the main screen.

Is there a tutorial or guide available within the system to help me learn its functionalities?

Some vehicles provide tutorial videos or interactive guides through the touchscreen to help users become acquainted with the system’s capabilities.

Can I adjust the display settings, such as brightness or contrast, through the Displays Control System?

Yes, you can usually adjust display settings such as brightness, contrast, and color schemes via the touchscreen’s settings menu.

How do I access vehicle diagnostics and maintenance information using the Displays Control System?*

To access diagnostic information, maintenance schedules, and alerts, navigate to the vehicle information or settings menu on the touchscreen.

Can I use voice commands to control various functions of the Displays Control System?

Yes, voice commands can be used to change audio tracks, make phone calls, set navigation destinations, and more.

Are there different user profiles available within the Displays Control System for personalized settings?

Depending on the system, you may be able to create and save multiple user profiles with customized settings for different drivers.

Can I operate the Displays Control System through the steering wheel-mounted controls?

Yes, steering wheel controls frequently allow you to interact with certain aspects of the system, such as audio controls and information displays, without having to take your hands off the wheel.

How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues with my smartphone or other devices on the Displays Control System?

You may be able to access real-time traffic updates or weather forecasts via the navigation or information menus, depending on the system’s capabilities.

Can I view real-time traffic updates or weather forecasts on the Displays Control System?

In low light conditions, some systems provide a night mode or automatic brightness adjustment to improve visibility and reduce glare.

Is there a night mode available on the Displays Control System to reduce glare during nighttime driving?

System software or firmware updates are typically performed by connecting to a Wi Fi network or via USB using files supplied by the manufacturer. For detailed update instructions, consult the system’s manual.

How can I update the software or firmware of the Displays Control System?

These responses should provide a good overview, but specifics may differ depending on the model or trim level of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder For detailed instructions tailored to your system’s configuration, always refer to the vehicle’s manual.

Useful Links

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