Nissan Pathfinder: Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems - Camera aiding sonar (parking sensor)

• Basic Information
• Turning on and off the sonar function

Basic Information Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

WARNING

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the sonar function as outlined in this section could result in serious injury or death.

• The sonar is a convenience feature. It is not a substitute for proper parking.
• This function is designed as an aid to the driver in detecting large stationary objects to help avoid damaging the vehicle.
• The driver is always responsible for safety during parking and other maneuvers.
• Always look around and check that it is safe to move before parking.
• Read and understand the limitations of the sonar as contained in this section.

The sonar function helps to inform the driver of large stationary objects around the vehicle when parking by issuing an audible and visual alert.

Sonar system operation

1. Center display
2. MENU button
3. CAMERA button

The system gives the tone for rear objects when the shift lever is in the "R" (Reverse) position.

When the camera image is shown on the center display, the system shows the sonar indicator regardless of the shift lever position.

The system is deactivated at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). It is reactivated at lower speeds.

The colors of the sonar indicators and the distance guide lines in the front and rear views indicate different distances to the object.

When the objects are detected, the indicator (green) appears and blinks and the tone sounds intermittently. When the vehicle moves closer to the object, the color of the indicator turns yellow and the rate of the blinking and the rate of the tone increase.

When the vehicle is very close to the object, the indicator stops blinking and turns red, and the tone sounds continuously.

The intermittent tone will stop after 3 seconds when an object is detected by only the corner sonar and the distance does not change.

The tone will stop when the object is no longer near the vehicle.

Turning on and off the sonar function Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Basic Information

When the "Sonar" key is selected, the indicator will turn off and the sonar will be turned off temporarily. The Moving Object Detection (MOD) system will also be turned off at the same time. For additional information, see "Moving Object Detection (MOD)". When the "Sonar" key is selected again, the indicator will turn on and the sonar will turn back on.

In the below cases, the sonar will be turned back on automatically:

• When the shift lever is placed in the "R" (Reverse) position.
• When the CAMERA button is pressed and a screen other than the camera view is shown on the display.
• When vehicle speed decreases below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
• When the ignition switch is placed in the "OFF" position and turned back to the "ON" position again. To prevent the sonar system from activating altogether, use the "Camera" menu.

Sonar function settings

To set up the sonar function to your preferred settings, press the MENU button, select the "Settings" key, select the "Camera/ Sonar" key and then select the "Sonar" key on the center display.

Designs and items displayed on the screen may vary depending on the models.

Sonar: When this item is turned on, the rear sonar is activated. When this item is turned off (indicator turns off), the rear sonar is deactivated. The amber markers are displayed at the corners of the vehicle icon.

The next time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, "sonar is OFF" is displayed briefly.

Sonar Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity level of the sonar higher (right) or lower (left).

Sonar Volume: Adjust the volume of the buzzer.

Towing mode: When this item is turned on, only the rear sonar is off. The amber markers are displayed at the rear corners of the vehicle icon.

Show Camera when Sonar Activate (if so equipped): When this item is turned on, the rear sonar is activated. When this item is turned off (indicator turns off), the rear sonar is deactivated.

The amber markers are displayed at the corners of the vehicle icon. The next time the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, "sonar is OFF" is displayed briefly.

Sonar system limitations

Basic Information

WARNING

Listed below are the system limitations for the sonar function. Failure to operate the vehicle in accordance with these system limitations could result in serious injury or death.

• Inclement weather or ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck's compressed-air brakes or a pneumatic drill may affect the function of the system, including reduced performance or a false activation.
• The system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects.
• The system will not detect small objects below the bumper, and may not detect objects close to the bumper or on the ground.
• The system may not detect the following objects:
  • Fluffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton, grass or wool.
  • Thin objects such as rope, wire or chain.
  • Wedge-shaped objects.
• If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of objects or false alarms.

CAUTION Excessive noise (such as audio system volume or an open vehicle window) will interfere with the tone and it may not be heard.

System temporarily unavailable

When the amber markers are displayed at the corners of the vehicle icon and the function cannot be activated from the Camera setting menu (the setting items are grayed out), the sonar system may be malfunctioning.

System maintenance

CAUTION Keep the surface of the sonar sensors (located on the front and rear bumper fascia) free from accumulations of snow, ice and dirt. Do not scratch the surface of the sonar sensors when cleaning. If the sensors are covered, the accuracy of the sonar function will be diminished.

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