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Nissan 1996 Pathfinder - User Manual

Nissan 1996 Pathfinder
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Foreword
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. Your vehicle has been produced
using the latest techniques and strict quality control.
This manual has been prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving
pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate “Warranty Information” explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle.
Remember that your NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions about your vehicle, he will be
glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to him.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these five important driving rules to help ensure a safe and
complete trip for you and your passengers!
I NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast
for conditions.
I ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint
systems.
I ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle
safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.
I ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual for important safety
information.
NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
OWNER’S MANUAL
This owner’s manual contains descriptions and operating instruc-
tions for all systems, features and optional equipment that might
appear in any model of this vehicle built for any destination in
North America, including the continental United States, Canada
and Hawaii. Therefore, you may very well find information in this
manual that does not apply to your vehicle.
For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive models, a
mark is
placed at the beginning of the applicable sections/items.
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Summary

Foreword

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contains crucial safety information and operating guidelines for the vehicle.

REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Five important driving rules for safe and complete trips.

NOTES ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL

Manual contains descriptions for all systems, features, and optional equipment.

1 Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges

Covers speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge.

Warning;Indicator Light and Buzzer

Explanation of various warning lights and buzzers in the vehicle.

THEFT WARNING (If so equipped)

Key reminder buzzer

Sounds if the driver's door is opened with the key left in the ignition.

Light reminder buzzer

Sounds if the driver's door is opened with the light switch on.

Brake pad wear warning

Audible warning when brake pads require replacement.

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Lighting

Controls for headlights, taillights, and instrument lights.

Daytime light system (For Canada)

Operation of automatic headlights for Canadian models.

Passing signal

How to use the passing signal feature.

POWER WINDOW

POWER WINDOW

Operation of power windows, including driver's side automatic function.

Locking passenger’s window

How to lock or unlock passenger windows.

SUNROOF

Sliding the sunroof

Instructions for opening and closing the sunroof.

Tilting the sunroof

How to tilt the sunroof up or down.

Sun shade

Operation of the sunroof's sun shade.

INTEGRATED HomeLinkTM TRANSMITTER (If so equipped)

THE INTEGRATED HomeLinkTM TRANSMITTER

Consolidates up to three transmitters for garage doors, gates, etc.

PROGRAMMING THE HomeLinkTM TRANSMITTER

PROGRAMMING THE HomeLinkTM TRANSMITTER

Step-by-step guide to programming the HomeLink system.

Note to Canadian users

Specific programming instructions for Canadian users.

2 Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Key

Information about the vehicle's keys and multi-remote controller.

Door locks

Procedures for locking and unlocking vehicle doors.

MULTI-REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM (If so equipped)

Locking doors

Steps to lock all doors using the multi-remote controller.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Instructions for replacing the batteries in the multi-remote controller.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Forward and backward

How to adjust the seat position forward or backward.

Reclining

How to adjust the seatback angle.

POWER SUPPORT SEAT

Operating tips

Tips for operating the power seat motor and avoiding battery discharge.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Information on driver and passenger supplemental air bags.

SEAT BELTS

PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE

Guidelines for proper and safe use of seat belts.

CHILD SAFETY

Importance of child restraints and their proper use.

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN

CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR INFANTS AND SMALL CHILDREN

Guidelines for selecting and installing child restraints.

3 Heater, air conditioner and audio system

Center and side vent

Controls for side and center air vents.

Heater and air conditioner

Operation of heating and air conditioning controls.

SEMIAUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER

Auto mode

Automatic control of fan speed.

Air recirculation button

Functionality of the air recirculation button.

Air conditioner button

How to turn the air conditioner on and off.

AM-FM RADIO WITH CASSETTE PLAYER

Radio operation

Instructions for operating the radio and cassette player.

Clock set (Adjustment)

Procedure for setting the clock time.

Clock operation

How to alternate between clock and radio/cassette display.

AM-FM RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Radio Operation and Tuning

Includes band selection, manual tuning, SEEK, and SCAN tuning.

Clock Settings

How to set and operate the clock display.

4 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving

General safety precautions before starting and during driving.

On-pavement and off-road driving precautions

Specific precautions for different driving surfaces and conditions.

Avoiding collision and rollover

Tips to prevent accidents and maintain vehicle control.

IGNITION SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

Explanation of ignition switch positions and anti-theft steering lock.

DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Starting the vehicle

Procedures for starting the vehicle with automatic transmission.

Overdrive switch

Overdrive switch

Operation of the overdrive switch for normal driving and slopes.

DRIVING WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Suggested shift-up speeds

Recommended speed ranges for shifting gears for fuel economy and performance.

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

Procedures for starting the engine with manual transmission.

CRUISE CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL

How to operate the cruise control system for speed maintenance.

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING PROCEDURES FOR 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES

How to shift between 2WD, 4H, and 4L modes.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for safe driving, especially off-road.

PARKING

PARKING

Procedures for parking the vehicle safely, with curb and slope guidance.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

Using the system

How to use the anti-lock brake system effectively.

Normal operation

How the anti-lock brake system functions during operation.

Self-test feature

Description of the ABS system's self-test function.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING CAUTIONS

Freezing a frozen door lock

Tips for dealing with frozen door locks in cold weather.

Anti-freeze

Importance of checking anti-freeze levels for winter protection.

Driving on snow or ice

Precautions and techniques for driving on snow and ice.

5 In case of emergency

Flat tire

Procedure for changing a flat tire.

Jump starting

Instructions for jump starting the engine with a booster battery.

If your vehicle overheats

Steps to take if the vehicle's engine overheats.

Jacking up and removing wheel

Jacking up and removing wheel

Instructions for safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel.

Installing wheel

Installing wheel

Steps for installing a wheel, including tightening torque and tire pressure.

JUMP STARTING

JUMP STARTING

Precautions and steps for jump starting a vehicle's battery.

PUSH STARTING

PUSH STARTING

Procedure and warnings for push starting the vehicle.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

Steps to take if the vehicle's engine overheats.

TOW TRUCK TOWING

TOW TRUCK TOWING

Guidelines and precautions for towing the vehicle with a tow truck.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle)

VEHICLE RECOVERY (Freeing a stuck vehicle)

Instructions for using towing hooks to recover a stuck vehicle.

6 Appearance and interior care

Cleaning exterior and interior

Procedures for washing and cleaning the vehicle's exterior and interior.

Protecting against corrosion

Methods to protect the vehicle from corrosion.

PROTECTING AGAINST CORROSION

PROTECTING AGAINST CORROSION

Factors contributing to vehicle corrosion and protection methods.

7 Do-it-yourself operations

Precautions

General safety precautions for performing DIY maintenance.

Engine oil

Checking and changing the engine oil.

Automatic transmission fluid

Checking and maintaining automatic transmission fluid.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL

How to check and refill the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Procedure for draining and replacing engine oil.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

How to check and refill automatic transmission fluid.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID

How to check and refill brake and clutch fluid.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

WINDOW WASHER FLUID

How to check and refill window washer fluid.

BATTERY

BATTERY

How to maintain and check the vehicle battery.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing spark plugs.

AIR CLEANER FILTER

AIR CLEANER FILTER

Procedure for replacing the air cleaner filter element.

WIPER BLADE

CLEANING

How to clean wiper blades and windshield.

REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing wiper blades.

FUSES

Engine compartment (Headlight fuses)

How to check and replace fuses in the engine compartment.

Passenger compartment

Passenger compartment

How to check and replace fuses in the passenger compartment.

LIGHT BULBS

HEADLIGHTS

Procedure for removing and replacing headlight bulbs.

OTHER LIGHTS

Replacing procedures

General procedures for replacing various vehicle light bulbs.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Tire inflation pressure

How to check and maintain correct tire inflation pressure.

Types of tires

Information on different tire types and their specifications.

All season tires

Specifications and performance of all-season tires.

Tire wear and damage

Tire wear and damage

How to inspect tires for wear, damage, and indicators.

Changing tires and wheels

Changing tires and wheels

Guidelines for replacing tires and wheels, including specifications.

8 Maintenance schedule

General maintenance

Routine checks and inspections for vehicle upkeep.

Periodic maintenance

Scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Day-to-day maintenance performed regularly.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Maintenance items to be checked on the vehicle's exterior.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Regularly checked items inside the vehicle.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE 1

Maintenance schedule for severe driving conditions.

SCHEDULE 2

Maintenance schedule for normal driving conditions.

Maintenance for off-road driving

Frequent maintenance items for off-road driving.

EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Engine oil & oil filter

When and how to replace engine oil and oil filter.

Brake pads, discs, drums & linings

Checking brake components for wear and leaks.

Manual and automatic transmission, transfer & differential gear oil

Inspect and replace transmission, transfer, and differential gear oil.

9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and Recommended Fuel;Lubricants

Approximate capacities and recommended specifications for fuel and lubricants.

Engine Specifications

Technical specifications for the vehicle's engine.

Wheels & Tires Information

Specifications and recommendations for wheels and tires.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION

Selecting the correct oil

How to select the correct quality and viscosity engine oil.

Oil viscosity

How engine oil viscosity changes with temperature and selection guidance.

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY NUMBER

Chart showing recommended SAE viscosity numbers for engine oil and gear oil.

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended refrigerant and lubricant for the A/C system.

ENGINE

ENGINE

Technical specifications for the vehicle's VG33E engine.

WHEELS & TIRES

FOR U.S.A.

Wheel and tire specifications for U.S.A. models.

FOR CANADA

Wheel and tire specifications for Canadian models.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE

Location and purpose of the vehicle identification number plate.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Chassis number)

Location of the chassis number.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

Location of the engine serial number.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Emission Warranty Information

Details on emission warranty coverage for USA and Canada.

VEHICLE LOADING

VEHICLE LOADING

Guidelines for safely loading the vehicle within weight limits.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S.A.)

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S.A.)

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Nissan.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Recommended Fuel and Oil

Recommendations for unleaded gasoline octane rating, fuel type, and engine oil.

Tire Pressure and Break-in Procedure

How to check tire pressure and break-in procedures for new vehicles.

Nissan 1996 Pathfinder Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNissan
Model1996 Pathfinder
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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