Nissan Pathfinder: Drive Mode System - System

• Drive Mode Selector
• Information Display (combination Meter)
• Warning/indicator/chime List

Drive Mode Selector Nissan Pathfinder

System Description (2WD Models)

• By operating the drive mode select switch, the driving mode of TOW, SPORT, STANDARD, ECO, and SNOW can be selected.

• The drive mode selector changes the driving mode of following system.

  • Power train

  • Steering

  • Intelligent trace control

  • Brake control system

  • Driver assistance system

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

CONTROL DESCRIPTION

• Drive mode select switches driving mode by drive mode select switch installed on center console finisher.

• Drive mode selector starts from STANDARD mode when the ignition switch ON.

• The Nissan Pathfinder vehicle characteristics are controlled from the STANDARD mode to any mode listed below:

  TOW	The mode controls the shifting points to facilitate the acceleration and deceleration while towing.
  SPORT	Adjusts the engine points for a higher response. The setting of the steering system is adjusted to moderately increase steering wheel effort for a sporty feel.
  ECO	Assists the driver’s eco-driving. The engine points are adjusted for improved fuel economy, providing such a driving features as smooth starting or constant cruising.
  SNOW	This mode makes it easier to start and run from snowy roads and frozen roads.

• For relationship between drive mode and each control item, refer to the following table.

  ×: Change from STANDARD

  Items	Drivemode				Control
  	TOW	SPORT	ECO	SNOW
  Engine		×	×	×	Change characterisitic of throttle opening, and engine torque control
  Steering		×			Controls mode and response of steering
  Intelligent trace control	×	×			Controls intelligent trace control
  Brake control system					Controls braking force
  Driver assistance function				×	Controls ADAS function

ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS

• The engine output characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Engine output
  STANDARD	Normal
  SNOW	Accelerator opening characteristics is more passive.
  ECO	Accelerator opening characteristics is more passive.
  SPORT	Accelerator opening characteristics is more aggressive.
  TOW*	Normal

  *: The stop/start system is not activated.

  NOTE:

  After switching mode to a mode that engine output increase, engine output characteristics are changed after releasing the accelerator pedal.

STEERING CHARACTERISTICS

• The steering characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Steering status
  STANDARD	Normal
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Heavy
  TOW	Normal

  NOTE:

  Steering characteristics change after mode switching when the steering angle is near the neutral position and the steering wheel is not turning.

INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS

• The intelligent trace control characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Intelligent trace control status
  STANDARD	Normal
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	OFF
  TOW	OFF

BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

• The brake control system characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Brake control system status
  STANDARD	Normal
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Normal
  TOW	Normal

DRIVER ASSISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• The Driver assistance function characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Driver assistance status
  STANDARD	Normal
  SNOW	ICC:OFF ProPILOT:OFF I-LI:OFF BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION:OFF
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Normal
  TOW	Normal

System Description (4WD Models)

• By operating the drive mode select switch, the driving mode of SAND, MUD/RUT, SNOW, AUTO, ECO, SPORT, and TOW can be selected.

• The drive mode selector changes the driving mode of following system.

  • Power train

  • Steering

  • Intelligent trace control

  • Brake control system

  • Driver assistance system

  • 4WD function

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

CONTROL DESCRIPTION

• Drive mode select switches driving mode by drive mode select switch installed on center console finisher.

• Drive mode selector starts from AUTO mode when the ignition switch ON.

• The Nissan Pathfinder vehicle characteristics are controlled from the AUTO mode to any mode listed below:

  SAND	This mode allows for easier driving or starting on sand.
  MUD/RUT	This mode allows for easier driving or starting on a bumpy road surface such as an uneven dirt road or a steep uphill slope.
  SNOW	This mode makes it easier to start and run from snowy roads and frozen roads.
  ECO	Assists the driver’s eco-driving. The engine points are adjusted for improved fuel economy, providing such a driving features as smooth starting or constant cruising.
  SPORT	Adjusts the engine points for a higher response. The setting of the steering system is adjusted to moderately increase steering wheel effort for a sporty feel.
  TOW	The mode controls the shifting points to facilitate the acceleration and deceleration while towing.

• For relationship between drive mode and each control item, refer to the following table.

  ×: Change from AUTO

  Items	Drivemode						Control
  	SAND	MUD/RUT	SNOW	ECO	SPORT	TOW
  Engine	×	×	×	×	×		Change characteristic of throttle opening, and engine torque control
  Steering					×		Controls mode and response of steering
  Intelligent trace control	×	×			×	×	Controls intelligent trace control
  Brake control system		×					Controls braking force
  4WD system	×	×	×				Controls drive torque distribution
  Driver assistance function	×	×	×				Controls ADAS function

ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS

• The engine output characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Engine output
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	Accelerator opening characteristics is more aggressive.
  MUD/RUT	Accelerator opening characteristics is more aggressive.
  SNOW	Accelerator opening characteristics is more passive.
  ECO	Accelerator opening characteristics is more passive.
  SPORT	Accelerator opening characteristics is more aggressive.
  TOW*	Normal

  *: The stop/start system is not activated.

  NOTE:

  After switching mode to a mode that engine output increase, engine output characteristics are changed after releasing the accelerator pedal.

STEERING CHARACTERISTICS

• The steering characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Steering status
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	Normal
  MUD/RUT	Normal
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Heavy
  TOW	Normal

  NOTE:

  Steering characteristics change after mode switching when the steering angle is near the neutral position and the steering wheel is not turning.

INTELLIGENT TRACE CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS

• The intelligent trace control characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Intelligent trace control status
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	OFF
  MUD/RUT	OFF
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	OFF
  TOW	OFF

BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

• The brake control system characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Brake control system status
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	Normal
  MUD/RUT	Quicker BLSD Pressure Build
  SNOW	Normal
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Normal
  TOW	Normal

4WD SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

• The 4WD system characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	4WD system status
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	The optimal driving torque is distributed according to the driving mode selected.
  MUD/RUT	The optimal driving torque is distributed according to the driving mode selected.
  SNOW	The optimal driving torque is distributed according to the driving mode selected.
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Normal
  TOW	Normal

DRIVER ASSISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• The Driver assistance function characteristics when a mode is switched with the drive mode select switch is as follows.

  Drive mode select switch	Driver assistance status
  AUTO	Normal
  SAND	ICC:OFF ProPILOT:OFF I-LI:OFF BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION:OFF
  MUD/RUT	ICC:OFF ProPILOT:OFF I-LI:OFF BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION:OFF
  SNOW	ICC:OFF ProPILOT:OFF I-LI:OFF BLIND SPOT INTERVENTION:OFF
  ECO	Normal
  SPORT	Normal
  TOW	Normal

Information Display (combination Meter) Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Drive Mode Indicator

Warning/indicator/chime List Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Warning/Indicator (On Information Display)

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