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Nissan 2007 Pathfinder User Manual

Nissan 2007 Pathfinder
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Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
confidence. It was produced using the latest
techniques and strict quality control.
This manual was prepared to help you under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
ALWAYS give your full attention to driv-
ing and avoid using vehicle features or
taking other actions that could distract
you.
ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear
seat.
ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
models, a
mark is placed at the begin-
ning of the applicable sections/items.
As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions”, and Avoid-
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Z REVIEW COPY—
2007 Pathfinder (pat)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
10/13/06—arosenma
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Nissan 2007 Pathfinder Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNissan
Model2007 Pathfinder
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Key driving rules for safe and comfortable trips.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING

Handling and maneuverability considerations for off-road use.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

Explains why vehicle modifications are discouraged and warranty implications.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Details on symbols used and general information about the manual's content.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY

Advisory regarding perchlorate material in some vehicle parts.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats

Covers manual and power seat adjustments, head restraints, and armrests.

Seat belts

Details on seat belt usage, precautions, and operation.

Child safety

Information on types of child restraints, infant, small child, and larger child safety.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM

Explains LATCH system anchor locations and installation for child restraints.

BOOSTER SEATS

Information on booster seat precautions, installation, and selection criteria.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Details on front, side, and curtain airbags, pre-tensioner seat belts, and warning labels.

2 Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

Identifies and describes various controls on the instrument panel.

METERS AND GAUGES

Explains the function and location of gauges like speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Lists and explains various warning lights and audible reminders for vehicle status.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Covers vehicle security system and NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

Explains the operation of the windshield wiper and washer controls.

HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

Explains the functions of headlight controls and turn signal switches.

HEATED SEAT (if so equipped)

Instructions for operating and maintaining the heated seat feature.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF SWITCH

Explains how to turn the VDC system on and off for vehicle stability control.

POWER OUTLET

Information on the vehicle's power outlets for accessories and their usage precautions.

STORAGE TRAYS

Information on storage tray locations and usage.

CARGO AREA STORAGE

How to access and use the cargo area storage, including luggage hooks.

POWER WINDOWS

Details on operating power windows, auto-reverse function, and initialization.

SUNROOF (if so equipped)

Instructions for operating the sunroof, including sliding and tilting functions, and auto-reverse.

HOMELINK UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER (if so equipped)

Details on programming and operating the HomeLink system for garage doors and gates.

5 Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving

General safety guidelines for starting and operating the vehicle.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

Warnings and precautions regarding exhaust fumes entering the vehicle.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

Explains the TPMS, its operation, and warning lights.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Guidelines for safe driving on various surfaces and conditions.

AVOIDING COLLISION AND ROLLOVER

Strategies and precautions to prevent accidents and rollovers.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

Warnings about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

IGNITION SWITCH

Explains the different key positions and their functions.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Details on operating the automatic transmission, including shifting and precautions.

USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

Information on selecting and using different 4WD modes for various driving conditions.

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

Safe parking procedures, especially on inclines.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Overview of the brake system and important precautions.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

Details on the ABS system, its operation, and precautions.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM (if so equipped)

Explanation of the VDC system's function in improving vehicle stability.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped)

Information on activating and using the hill descent control system for downhill driving.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Tips and precautions for driving in cold weather conditions.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped)

Instructions for using the engine block heater for cold starts.

6 In case of emergency

First aid kit

Location and removal instructions for the first aid kit.

FLAT TIRE

Information on flat tires, TPMS, and changing a tire.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire, including safety precautions.

JUMP STARTING

Instructions and precautions for jump starting a vehicle with a booster battery.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

Steps to take if the vehicle overheats, including safety warnings.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Guidelines and precautions for towing the vehicle safely.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle)

Procedures and warnings for recovering a stuck vehicle.

7 Appearance and care

CLEANING EXTERIOR

General advice on cleaning the vehicle's exterior.

WASHING

Instructions for washing the vehicle's exterior surfaces.

WAXING

Guidance on waxing the vehicle to protect the paint and maintain appearance.

REMOVING SPOTS

Methods for removing tar, oil, insects, and tree sap from the paint.

UNDERBODY

Importance of cleaning the underbody, especially in winter, to prevent corrosion.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Instructions for cleaning aluminum alloy wheels, including precautions.

CLEANING INTERIOR

General advice on cleaning the vehicle's interior trim, plastic parts, and seats.

FLOOR MATS

Importance of using and maintaining genuine NISSAN floor mats.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Factors contributing to vehicle corrosion and methods to protect the vehicle.

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirements

Overview of maintenance needs and owner's responsibility.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Daily checks essential for vehicle operation and maintenance.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

General safety precautions to observe during inspection or maintenance work.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

Identifies key components in the engine compartment for checks.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Information on the factory-filled coolant and when to add or replace it.

ENGINE OIL

Instructions for checking and changing engine oil and oil filter.

BATTERY

Maintenance and safety precautions for the vehicle battery.

DRIVE BELT

How to inspect and maintain the drive belt.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on platinum-tipped spark plugs and their replacement.

AIR CLEANER

Instructions for replacing the air cleaner filter.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

Procedure for replacing the in-cabin microfilter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

Guidance on cleaning and replacing windshield wiper blades.

BRAKES

Information on self-adjusting brakes and brake pad wear indicators.

FUSES

Details on fuse types, locations, and replacement procedures.

KEYFOB BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Steps for replacing the battery in the keyfob.

LIGHTS

Information on headlight types, replacement, and aiming.

HEADLIGHTS

Details on headlight bulb replacement.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Information on tire pressure, labeling, types, and maintenance.

TIRE PRESSURE

Details on the TPMS and checking tire pressure.

TYPES OF TIRES

Information on summer tires, snow tires, and all-season tires.

TIRE CHAINS

Guidelines for installing and using tire chains.

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Procedures for rotating tires and changing wheels.

9 Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants

Lists approximate fluid capacities and recommended lubricants for the vehicle.

FUEL RECOMMENDATION

NISSAN's recommendations for fuel octane ratings and types.

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS

Guidance on selecting the correct engine oil and oil filter.

ENGINE

Engine specifications including type, arrangement, bore, stroke, and displacement.

Wheels and tires

Tire sizes, types, and related information.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

Vehicle dimensions and weight specifications.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Information on vehicle identification numbers and plates.

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

Guidelines and warnings for safely loading the vehicle.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

Explains terms like GVW, GVWR, GAWR, GCWR, and how to calculate load capacity.

SECURING THE LOAD

Instructions on how to properly secure cargo in the vehicle using tie-down hooks.

TOWING A TRAILER

Precautions and guidelines for towing a trailer.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Information on maximum trailer loads and weight ratings.

TOWING SAFETY

Safety tips and precautions for towing a trailer.

Trailer hitch

Guidance on selecting and installing trailer hitches and related components.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Explanation of tire grading systems for treadwear, traction, and temperature.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Information about the vehicle's emission control warranties.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US only)

How to report safety defects to NHTSA and NISSAN.

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST

Procedure to set the vehicle to the "ready condition" for emission tests.

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