Nissan Pathfinder: Starting and driving - Intelligent 4X4 (I-4X4)

If any malfunction occurs in the I-4X4 system while the engine is running, messages are displayed in the meter.

If the "4WD error" warning appears, there may be a malfunction in the I-4X4 system.

Reduce vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

The "4WD High Temp. Stop Vehicle" (high temperature) warning appears when the oil temperature of the powertrain parts will increase due to the difference in rotation between the front and rear wheels is large (wheel slip), such as when driving the vehicle on rough roads, through sand or mud, or freeing a stuck vehicle. If this warning is displayed, stop the vehicle with the engine idling, as soon as it is safe to do so. In these cases, the 4WD changes to 2WD to protect the powertrain parts. Then if the warning turns off, you continue 4WD driving.

The "Tire Size Incorrect" warning may be displayed if there is a large difference between the diameters of front and rear wheels and tires. Pull off the road in a safe area, with the engine idling. Check that all tire sizes, brand, construction and tread pattern are the same, that the tire pressure is correct and that the tires are not excessively worn. If you have any problems, please change tires or adjust the correct tire pressure. Do not select the SNOW, MUD/ RUT, or SAND modes with the Drive Mode Selector and do not drive fast.

If any warning message continues to be displayed, have your vehicle checked. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible.

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 an 4WD equipped vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer (such as the dynamometers used by some states for emissions testing) or similar equipment even if the other two wheels are raised off the ground. Make sure that you inform the 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 operate the engine on a free roller when any of the wheels are raised.
• The powertrain may be damaged if you continue driving with the "4WD Error" warning on.
• If the warning message remains on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

  It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

• If the "4WD Error" warning appears while driving, there may be a malfunction in the 4WD system.

Reduce the vehicle speed and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

When the vehicle is in the P (Park) position, the operation noise may be heard from the lower part of the vehicle. This is not a malfunction.

Fuel efficient driving tipsNissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual