2014 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 377

4WD mode Wheels driven Front only - This mode is used when driving on a normal road *1 Distribution of torque to the front and rear wheels changes automatically depending on road conditions encountered. This results in improved driving stability. Four-wheel drive *2 *3 4WD mode indicator light 2WD Use conditions For driving on dry paved roads. 4WD shift tips ● If the 4WD mode switch is operated while making a turn, accelerating or decelerating, or if the ignition switch is turned off while in the AUTO or LOCK mode, you may feel a jolt. This is normal. ● The oil temperature of power train parts will increase if the vehicle is continuously operated under conditions where the difference between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel slip), such as when driving the vehicle on rough roads through sand or mud or when freeing a stuck vehicle. In these cases, the 4WD mode changes to the 2WD mode to protect the power train parts. ● Brake distance in the 4WD mode is the same as 2WD. 2WD AUTO AUTO For driving on paved or slippery roads. LOCK LOCK For driving on rough roads. *1 The 2WD mode may change to the 4WD mode automatically depending on the driving conditions. *2 The LOCK mode will change to the AUTO mode automatically when the vehicle has been driven at a high speed. The Four-Wheel Drive LOCK indicator light turns into the AUTO indicator light. *3 The LOCK mode will automatically be cancelled when the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position. 5-24 Starting and driving