2012 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 352

USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) ● When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. , use 4H ● For vehicles equipped with or 4L position only when necessary. Fourwheel drive operation lowers fuel economy. WARNING ● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not attempt to raise two wheels off the ground and shift the transmission to any drive or reverse position with the engine running. Doing so may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. ● Do not attempt to test a 4WD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure you inform test facility personnel that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD before it is placed on a dynamometer. Using the wrong test equipment may result in drivetrain damage or unexpected vehicle movement which could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. CAUTION ● Do not drive the vehicle in the 4H or 4LO position on dry hard surface roads. Driving on dry, hard surfaces in 4H or 4LO may cause unnecessary noise, tire wear and increased fuel consumption. If the 4WD warning light turns on when you are driving on dry hard surface roads: - in the 4H position, shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. - in the 4LO position for all mode 4WD vehicles, stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position with the brake pedal depressed and shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. - in the 4LO position for part time 4WD vehicles, stop the vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N (Neutral) position with the brake pedal depressed and shift the 4WD shift switch to 2WD. ● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● The transfer case may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking. Starting and driving 5-23