2011 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 353

Part time 4WD system (if so equipped) The part time 4WD system provides 3 positions (2WD, 4H and 4LO), so you can select the desired drive mode according to the driving conditions. 2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven 4WD shift Indicator Light Transfer 4LO position Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure Move the 4WD switch. 2WD 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR TO THE N POSITION IN THIS OPERATION. PERFORM THIS OPERATION WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT. 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the transmission selector to the (N) position with the brake pedal depressed. 3. Depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H with the brake pedal depressed. THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BETWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL. *3 Rear wheels 2WD 4 wheels 4H Neutral *1 May blink 4 wheels Illuminated For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) For driving on rocky, sandy or snowcovered roads Neutral disengages the automatic transmission mechanical parking lock, which will allow the vehicle to roll. Do not leave the transfer shift position in Neutral.*2 For use when maximum power and traction is required (for example: on steep grades or rocky, sandy, muddy roads) 4LO *1: Before moving the transmission shift selector from neutral, wait until the 4LO indicator light stays on steady. This indicates that the 4WD shift procedure is completed and the transfer gear is correctly set in the 4LO position. If the vehicle is shifted into gear before the indicator is on steady, the transfer gear may grind, not engage correctly or stay in the neutral position. - If the 4WD warning light illuminates, perform the following procedure to return the transfer case to correct operating condition. 5-28 Starting and driving