On an equipped 2025 Pathfinder, aim the Intelligent Key, press LOCK, then hold the remote-start button within five seconds until the signals flash and the tail lamps illuminate.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for 2025 U.S.-market Pathfinder SV, Rock Creek, SL and Platinum. Nissan's brochure lists Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control from SV upward and does not list it on S.
- Retail trim / version
- SV, Rock Creek, SL, Platinum
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for 2025 U.S.-market Pathfinder SV, Rock Creek, SL and Platinum. Nissan's brochure lists Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control from SV upward and does not list it on S.
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Park outdoors, select Park, switch the ignition off and fully close the hood, doors and liftgate.
- 02
Aim the Intelligent Key at the Pathfinder and press LOCK.
- 03
Within five seconds, press and hold the remote-start button until the turn signals flash and the tail lamps illuminate; hold at least two seconds when the vehicle is not visible.
- 04
Enter with the Intelligent Key, hold the brake and push the ignition switch to ON before selecting a drive position.
- 05
To cancel the remote session, aim the key and press the remote-start button until the parking lamps turn off.
Important limits
- Never remote-start in an enclosed area, and follow all local engine-idling rules.
- The remote-start session runs for about 20 minutes and the vehicle must be driven above 4 mph (7 km/h) before another remote start is available.
- Doors remain locked and climate operation depends on installed equipment and ambient conditions.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the engine does not start, confirm Park is selected, the hood and liftgate are closed, all doors are locked and the hazards are off.
- ✓If the prior-session limit is active, start normally and drive above 4 mph before retrying.
- ✓If the key has limited range, move closer, remove nearby radio interference and replace a weak Intelligent Key battery.
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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual — Remote Engine Start
Relevant section or page: Pages 258–260. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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- Official brochure2025 Nissan Pathfinder Brochure — Remote Start Availability ↗
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