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2013PATH F I N D E ROWNER’S MANUALFor your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.

FOREWORDWelcome to the growing family of new NISSANowners. This vehicle is delivered to you withconfidence. It was produced using the latesttechniques and strict quality control.This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of yourvehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through thismanual before operating your vehicle.READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELYwarnings, cautions and instructions concerningproper use of such accessories prior to operatingthe vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSANdealer for details concerning the particular accessories with which your vehicle is equipped.Before driving your vehicle, please read thisOwner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of yourvehicle.WARNINGIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!A separate Warranty Information Bookletexplains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Serviceand Maintenance Guide” explains detailsabout maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate CustomerCare/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) willexplain how to resolve any concerns youmay have with your vehicle, as well asclarify your rights under your state’s lemonlaw.Follow these important driving rules tohelp ensure a safe and comfortable tripfor you and your passengers!Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehiclebest. When you require any service or have anyquestions, they will be glad to assist you with theextensive resources available to them. ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teenchildren should be seated in the rear seat.In addition to factory installed options, your vehicle may also be equipped with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by yourNISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is importantthat you familiarize yourself with all disclosures, NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ALWAYS observe posted speed limitsand never drive too fast for conditions. ALWAYS give your full attention to drivingand avoid using vehicle features or takingother actions that could distract you. ALWAYS provide information about theproper use of vehicle safety features toall occupants of the vehicle. ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manualfor important safety information.

WHEN READING THE MANUALFor descriptions specified for four-wheel drivemodels, a 4WD mark is placed at the beginningof the applicable sections/items.As with other vehicles with features foroff-road use, failure to operate four-wheeldrive models correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident. Be sure to read“Driving safety precautions” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVINGThis vehicle will handle and maneuverdifferently from an ordinary passengercar because it has a higher center ofgravity for off-road use. As with othervehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or an accident.Be sure to read “On-pavement and offroad driving precautions”, and “Avoiding collision and rollover”, and “Drivingsafety precautions”, in the “Starting anddriving” section of this manual.MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLEThis vehicle should not be modified.Modificationcouldaffectitsperformance, safety or durability, andmayevenviolategovernmentalregulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modifications may not be covered underNISSAN warranties.This manual includes information for all optionsavailable on this model. Therefore, you may findsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle.All information, specifications and illustrations inthis manual are those in effect at the time ofprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to changespecifications or design without notice and without obligation.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUTTHIS MANUALYou will see various symbols in this manual. Theyare used in the following ways:WARNINGThis is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or seriouspersonal injury. To avoid or reduce therisk, the procedures must be followedprecisely.CAUTIONThis is used to indicate the presence of ahazard 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65WARNINGWARNINGAPD1005Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle components containor emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”or “Do not let this happen.”CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATEADVISORYIf you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of thevehicle.Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may contain perchlorate material. Thefollowing advisory is provided: “PerchlorateMaterial – special handling may apply, Arrows in an illustration that are similar to theseindicate movement or action.Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thesecall attention to an item in the illustration.BLUETOOTH is atrademark owned byBluetooth SIG, Inc.and licensed toVisteon and Clarion.SiriusXM SatelliteRadio requiressubscription, soldseparately. Notavailable in Alaska,Hawaii or Guam.For moreinformation, visitwww.siriusxm.com. 2012 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’sManual may be reproduced or stored in a retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form, or by anymeans, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording or otherwise, without the prior writtenpermission of Nissan North America, Inc.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES . . .Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Yoursatisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSANdealer are our primary concerns. Your NISSANdealer is always available to assist you with allyour automobile sales and service needs.The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for thefollowing information:– Your name, address, and telephone number– Vehicle identification number (attached to thetop of the instrument panel on the driver’sside)However, if there is something that your NISSANdealer cannot assist you with or you would like toprovide NISSAN directly with comments orquestions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-freenumber:– Date of purchaseFor U.S. customers1-800-NISSAN-1(1-800-647-7261)ORFor Canadian customers1-800-387-0122– Current odometer reading– Your NISSAN dealer’s name– Your comments or questionsYou can write to NISSAN with the information at:For U.S. customersNissan North America, Inc.Consumer Affairs DepartmentP.O. Box 685003Franklin, TN 37068-5003or via e-mail at:nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.comFor Canadian customersNissan Canada Inc.5290 Orbitor DriveMississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5or via e-mail at:information.centre@nissancanada.comIf you prefer, visit us at:www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) orwww.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

Table ofContentsIllustrated table of contents0Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1Instruments and controls2Pre-driving checks and adjustments3Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4Starting and driving5In case of emergency6Appearance and care7Maintenance and do-it-yourself8Technical and consumer information9Index10

0 Illustrated table of contentsAir bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND emental front-impact air bags(P.1-49)Occupant classification sensor(weight sensor)Seat belts (P. 1-21)Head Restraints (P.1-9)Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-49)Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-8)3rd row bench seat top tether strapanchor (located on bottom of seatback)(P. 1-45 )2nd row seat top tether strap anchor(located on bottom of seatback)(P. 1-44)LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren) (P. 1-32)Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-6)Front seat-mounted side-impactsupplemental air bag (P. 1-49)Seat belt with pretensioners (P. 1-63)Seats (1st row) (P. 1-2)See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.LII20490-2 Illustrated table of contents

EXTERIOR FRONT1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.Front view camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-39)Engine hood (P. 3-22)Windshield wiper and washer switch,wiper blades (P. 2-29, 8-19)Windshield-washer fluid (P. 8-19)Compass display (if so equipped)(P. 2-6)Power windows (P. 2-51)Door locks, NISSAN Intelligent Key ,Remote Engine Start (if so equipped),keys (P. 3-5, 3-2, 3-20 , 3-2)Mirrors (P. 3-32)Side view camera (if so equipped)(P. 4-39)Tire pressure monitoring system(if so equipped) (P. 8-30)Flat tire (P. 6-3)Tire chains (P. 8-37)Fog light switch (if so equipped)(P. 2-36)Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)Headlight and turn signal switch(P. 2-32)See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.LII2048Illustrated table of contents 0-3

EXTERIOR REAR1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.Moonroof (if so equipped)/panoramicsunshade (if so equipped)(P. 2-53, 2-55)Antenna (P.4-114)Rear window wiper and washer switch(P. 2-30)Liftgate release (power - P. 3-22,manual - P. 3-22)Rearview monitor (if so equipped)(P.4-34)Replacing bulbs (P. 8-26)Fuel-filler cap, fuel recommendation(P. 3-27, P. 9-3 )Fuel-filler door (P. 3-27)Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-7)See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.LII20450-4 Illustrated table of contents

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Glove box, Console box (P. 2-48)Map lights (P. 2-58)Storage (P. 2-44)Moonroof (if so equipped)/Panoramicsunshade (if so equipped)(P. 2-53, 2-55)Luggage hooks (P. 2-50)Cup holders (P. 2-46)Seats (P. 1-2, 1-6, 1-8)Sun visors (P. 3-31)See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.LII2047Illustrated table of contents 0-5