2013 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 391

CAUTION ● Depending on the driving condition, the 4WD mode may automatically change from 2WD to 4WD even when the 2WD mode is selected. If this occurs while driving, the 4WD mode indicator light will not illuminate. ● Do not start the engine with the 4WD mode switch in any mode in the following cases: - when the vehicle is placed on a freeroller or jacking up the vehicle with the front tires raised and the rear tires on the ground. - when towing the vehicle with the rear tires raised from the ground. ● Operate the 4WD mode switch only when driving straight. Do not operate the 4WD mode switch when making a turn or backing up. ● Do not operate the 4WD mode switch with the front wheel spinning. ● Engine idling speed is high while warming up the engine. Be especially careful when starting or driving on slippery surfaces with the 4WD mode switch set in the AUTO mode. 4WD warning light Warning light Illuminates or blinks when: There is a malfunction in the 4-wheel drive system The power train oil temperature is abnormally high The difference in wheel rotation is large 2WD mode. The AUTO mode may change to the LOCK mode before the warning light blinks. This is normal. If the warning light blinks rapidly during operation, stop the vehicle with the engine idling in a safe place immediately. Then if the light goes off after a while, you can continue driving. A large difference between the diameters of front and rear wheels will make the warning light blink slowly (about once per 2 seconds). Pull off the road in a safe area, and idle the engine. Check that all tire sizes are the same, tire pressure is correct and tires are not worn. Change the 4WD mode switch to the 2WD mode and do not drive fast. Illuminates Blinks rapidly Blinks slowly CAUTION ● If the warning light illuminates while driving, 4WD mode will be changed to 2WD mode. Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. Be especially careful when driving. ● Never drive on dry hard surface roads in the LOCK mode, as this will overload the power train and may cause a serious malfunction. ● The power train may be damaged if you continue driving with the 4WD warning light blinking rapidly. The 4WD warning light located in the instrument panel illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If any malfunction occurs in the 4WD system when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. High-temperature power train oil due to continuous operation of the vehicle to free a stuck vehicle makes the warning light blink rapidly (about twice per second). The driving mode may change to the 5-24 Starting and driving