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Nissan Pathfinder: Automatic Drive Positioner - Inspection and Adjustment

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Body Interior :: Automatic Drive Positioner / Basic Inspection / Inspection and Adjustment

Additional Service When Removing Battery Negative Terminal Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

Description

Each function is reset to the following condition when the battery terminal is disconnected:

Function Condition Procedure
Entry/exit assist ON Perform initialization
Set slide amount*1
Intelligent Key interlock Erased Perform initialization
Perform storing

*1: Default value is 40 mm.

NOTE:

Notice that disconnecting the battery when detected DTC are present will erase the DTC memory.

Work Procedure

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

Perform system initialization. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 2.

INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK STORAGE

Perform Intelligent Key interlock storage. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 3.

SYSTEM SETTING

Perform system setting. Refer to Work Procedure.

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Inspection End.

Additional Service When Replacing Control Unit Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Description

Each function is reset to the following condition when the driver seat control unit is replaced:

Function Condition Procedure
Memory [Seat, steering column, door mirror] Erased Perform storing
Entry/exit assist ON Perform initialization
Set slide amount*1
Intelligent Key interlock Erased Perform initialization
Perform storing

*1: Default value is 40 mm.

NOTE:

Notice that disconnecting the battery when detected DTC are present will erase the DTC memory.

Work Procedure

SYSTEM INITIALIZATION

Perform system initialization. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 2.

MEMORY STORAGE

Perform memory storage. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 3.

INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK STORAGE

Perform Intelligent Key interlock storage. Refer to Work Procedure.

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GO TO 4.

SYSTEM SETTING

Perform system setting. Refer to Work Procedure.

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Inspection End.

System Initialization Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Description

Always perform the initialization when the battery terminal is disconnected, the driver seat control unit is replaced or automatic drive positioner control unit is replaced.

The entry/exit assist function will not operate normally if no initialization is performed.

Work Procedure

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE

CHOOSE METHOD

There are two initialization methods.

Which method do you use?

With door switch>>

GO TO 2.

With Nissan Pathfinder vehicle speed>>

GO TO 4.

STEP A-1

Ignition switch from ACC to OFF position.

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GO TO 3.

STEP A-2

Front LH door switch is ON (open) → OFF (close) → ON (open).

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Inspection End.

STEP B-1

Drive the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle at more than 16 MPH (25 km/h).

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Inspection End.

Memory Storing Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Description

Always perform the memory storage when the driver seat control unit is replaced. The memory function will not operate normally if no memory storage is performed.

Work Procedure

Memory Storage Procedure

Two positions for the front LH seat, steering column and outside mirror can be stored for memory operation by following procedure:

STEP 1

Check the following conditions:

  • Ignition switch: ON

  • Electric shift selector: P (Park) position

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GO TO 2.

STEP 2

Adjust front LH seat, steering column and outside mirror position manually.

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GO TO 3.

STEP 3

  1. Push set switch.

    NOTE:

    • Memory indicator for which front LH seat position is already retained in memory is illuminated for 5 seconds.

    • Memory indicator for which front LH seat position is not retained in memory is illuminated for 0.5 seconds.

  2. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) for at least 1 second within 5 seconds after pushing the set switch.

    NOTE:

    • To enter front LH seat positions into blank memory, memory indicator will be turned on for 5 seconds.

    • To modify front LH seat positions, memory indicator will be turned OFF for 0.5 seconds, then turned ON for 5 seconds.

    NOTE:

    If memory is stored in the same memory switch, the previous memory will be deleted.

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GO TO 4.

STEP 4

Confirm the operation of each part with memory operation.

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Inspection End.

Intelligent Key Interlock Storing Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Description

Always perform the Intelligent Key interlock function storage when the battery terminal is disconnected or the driver seat control unit is replaced. The Intelligent Key interlock function will not operate normally if no memory storage is performed.

Work Procedure

Intelligent Key Interlock Storage Procedure

Performing the following operation associates the registered driving position with Intelligent Key. When front LH door unlock operation is performed by Intelligent Key or front LH door request switch, display of the registered driving position and turnout operation can be performed.

STEP 1

Check the following conditions:

  • Ignition switch: OFF

  • Initialization: done

  • Driving position: registered

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GO TO 2.

STEP 2

  1. Push set switch.

    NOTE:

    Memory indicator for which front LH seat position is already retained in memory is illuminated for 5 seconds.

  2. Push the Intelligent Key unlock button within 5 seconds after pushing memory switch (while the memory indicator is turned ON).

    NOTE:

    From the time registration is performed, the applicable memory indicator blinks for 5 seconds.

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GO TO 3.

STEP 3

Confirm the operation of each part with memory operation and Intelligent Key interlock operation.

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Inspection End.

System Setting Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Description

The settings of the automatic drive positioner system can be changed, using CONSULT, the display unit in the center of the instrument panel and the set switch. Always check the settings before and after disconnecting the battery terminal or replacing driver seat control unit.

Setting Change

×: Applicable

Item Content CONSULT Set switch Factory setting

Entry/exit assist

(seat)

Entry/exit assist (seat) can be selected:

ON (operated) – OFF (not operated)
x x ON

Entry/exit assist

[steering column]

Entry/exit assist (steering column) can be selected:

ON (operated) – OFF (not operated)
x ON

Work Procedure

CHOOSE METHOD

There are two setting methods.

Which method do you choose?

With CONSULT>>

GO TO 2.

With set switch>>

GO TO 4.

WITH CONSULT - STEP 1

CONSULT

Select “Work support” mode of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”.

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GO TO 3.

WITH CONSULT - STEP 2

  1. Select the “EXIT SEAT SLIDE SETTING” or “EXIT TILT SETTING” in “Work support” mode of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, then touch display to change between ON and OFF.

    • EXIT SEAT SLIDE SETTING: Entry/exit assist (seat)

    • EXIT TILT SETTING: Entry/exit assist (steering column)

  2. Select the “SEAT SLIDE VOLUME SET” in “Work support” mode of “AUTO DRIVE POS.”, and touch either of “40 mm”, “80 mm”, or “150 mm”.

  3. Then select “OK”.

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Inspection End.

WITH SET SWITCH - STEP 1

Ignition switch OFF.

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GO TO 5.

WITH SET SWITCH - STEP 2

Push set switch and hold for more than 10 seconds, then confirm blinking of the memory switch indicator.

  • Entry/exit assist (seat/steering column) are ON: Memory switch indicator blink two times.

  • Entry/exit assist (seat/steering column) are OFF: Memory switch indicator blink once.

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Inspection End.

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual

Inspection and Adjustment

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