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Nissan 2009 Pathfinder User Manual

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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
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting 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 driving
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
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2009 Pathfinder (pat)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
05/29/08—debbie
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Nissan 2009 Pathfinder Specifications

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BrandNissan
Model2009 Pathfinder
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

For U.S. customers

Contact information for NISSAN Consumer Affairs Department in the US.

For Canadian customers

Contact information for NISSAN Canada Inc. Consumer Affairs Department.

AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS

2nd row seat belts

Details on the second row seat belts and their proper usage.

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag

Information on side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags.

Front seat belts

Information on front seat belts and their proper usage.

Front-seat Active Head Restraints

Details on how to adjust and use front-seat active head restraints.

Supplemental front-impact air bags

Information regarding supplemental front-impact air bags.

Seats

Details on seat adjustment, including manual and power adjustments.

Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor)

Explains the function of the occupant classification sensor in the passenger seat.

Seat belt with pretensioner

Details on how seat belt pretensioners work and their activation.

Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag

Information on the front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)

Explains the LATCH system for installing child restraints using lower anchors.

Top tether strap child restraint

Instructions for securing the top tether strap to the anchor point.

Child restraint installation using LATCH

Step-by-step guide for installing child restraints using the LATCH system.

Child restraint installation using the seat belts

Instructions for installing child restraints using the vehicle's seat belts.

Booster seats

Precautions and guidelines for using booster seats properly.

Booster seat installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing booster seats.

Supplemental restraint system

Details on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including air bags.

Supplemental air bag warning labels

Location and purpose of supplemental air bag warning labels.

Supplemental air bag warning light

Explanation of the supplemental air bag warning light operation.

Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Seats

Details on seat adjustment, including manual and power adjustments.

Seat belts

Precautions and usage guidelines for seat belts to ensure maximum safety.

Child safety

Information and recommendations for properly restraining infants and children.

Pregnant women

Specific recommendations for pregnant women on seat belt usage.

Injured persons

Recommendations for injured persons on seat belt usage.

Three-point type seat belt with retractor

Details on how to fasten and operate the three-point seat belt.

Seat belt extenders

Information on when and how to use seat belt extenders.

Seat belt maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and inspecting seat belts for proper function.

Child restraints

Essential precautions and guidelines for using child restraints safely.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system

Explains the LATCH system for installing child restraints using lower anchors.

Top tether strap child restraint

Instructions for securing the top tether strap to the anchor point.

Child restraint installation using LATCH

Step-by-step guide for installing child restraints using the LATCH system.

Child restraint installation using the seat belts

Instructions for installing child restraints using the vehicle's seat belts.

Booster seats

Precautions and guidelines for using booster seats properly.

Booster seat installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing booster seats.

Supplemental restraint system

Details on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including air bags.

Supplemental air bag warning labels

Location and purpose of supplemental air bag warning labels.

Supplemental air bag warning light

Explanation of the supplemental air bag warning light operation.

Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

Overview of the instrument panel layout and controls.

Meters and gauges

Explanation of various meters and gauges on the instrument panel.

Speedometer and odometer

Explanation of the speedometer and odometer functions.

Trip computer (if so equipped)

How to use the trip computer to display driving information.

TACHOMETER

How to read and use the tachometer.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

How to read the engine coolant temperature gauge.

FUEL GAUGE

How to read the fuel gauge and low fuel warning light.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

How to read the engine oil pressure gauge.

VOLTMETER

How to read the voltmeter to check battery voltage.

Compass display (if so equipped)

How to use the compass display for vehicle heading.

Zone variation change procedure

How to adjust the compass for magnetic north variance.

Inaccurate compass direction

Procedure to follow if the compass direction is incorrect.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Explanation of various warning lights and audible reminders.

CHECKING BULBS

How to check vehicle bulbs and what to do if one fails.

WARNING LIGHTS

Specific warnings for various indicator lights like ABS, Brake, etc.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

What the ABS warning light indicates.

Automatic transmission check warning light (if so equipped)

What the automatic transmission check warning light indicates.

Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light

What the automatic transmission oil temperature warning light indicates.

4WD warning light ( model)

What the 4WD warning light indicates and cautions for its operation.

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light (if so equipped)

What the Intelligent Key warning light indicates.

Low fuel warning light

What the low fuel warning light indicates.

Low tire pressure warning light

What the low tire pressure warning light indicates and TPMS operation.

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

What the low windshield washer fluid warning light indicates.

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminders to fasten seat belts and their operation.

Shift P warning light (if so equipped)

What the shift P warning light indicates.

Supplemental air bag warning light

What the supplemental air bag warning light indicates and system servicing.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explanation of various indicator lights.

Automatic transmission position indicator light

What the automatic transmission position indicator light shows.

Cruise main switch indicator light

What the cruise control main switch indicator light indicates.

Cruise set switch indicator light

What the cruise control set switch indicator light indicates.

4WD shift indicator light ( model)

What the 4WD shift indicator light indicates.

Front passenger air bag status light

What the front passenger air bag status light indicates.

High beam indicator light (blue)

What the high beam indicator light indicates.

Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped)

What the hill descent control system indicator light indicates.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

What the malfunction indicator light indicates and its operation.

Vehicle Dynamic Control off indicator light

What the VDC off indicator light indicates.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Explanation of audible reminders like brake pad wear and key reminder.

Brake pad wear warning

How to identify worn brake pads.

Key reminder chime

Explanation of the key reminder chime.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Overview of the vehicle's security systems.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

How the vehicle security system provides alarm signals.

How to arm the vehicle security system

Step-by-step instructions to arm the vehicle security system.

Vehicle security system activation

How the vehicle security system activates its alarm.

How to stop an activated alarm

How to stop an activated vehicle security alarm.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

Information about the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation

How to operate the keyfob and Intelligent Key.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™(if so equipped)

Details on the NISSAN Intelligent Key system's operation and security.

Variable voltage control system

How the variable voltage control system works.

DRIVE BELT

How to inspect and maintain the drive belt.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on replacing spark plugs.

AIR CLEANER

How to remove and replace the air cleaner filter.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

Location and replacement of the in-cabin microfilter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

How to clean and replace windshield wiper blades.

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE

How to replace the rear window wiper blade.

BRAKES

Information on the vehicle's brakes, including self-adjusting and wear indicators.

FUSES

Information on the types and location of fuses.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the engine compartment.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the passenger compartment.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

How to replace the vehicle battery.

KEYFOB

How to replace the battery in the keyfob.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™

How to replace the battery in the NISSAN Intelligent Key.

LIGHTS

Information on exterior and interior lights.

HEADLIGHTS

Information on headlight bulb replacement.

Removing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for removing headlight bulbs.

Replacing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for replacing headlight bulbs.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

A chart listing exterior and interior lights with wattage and bulb numbers.

Map lights

Location of map lights.

Personal lights

Location of personal lights.

Cargo light

Location of the cargo light.

Instruments and controls

Instrument panel

Overview of the instrument panel layout and controls.

Meters and gauges

Explanation of various meters and gauges on the instrument panel.

Speedometer and odometer

Explanation of the speedometer and odometer functions.

Trip computer (if so equipped)

How to use the trip computer to display driving information.

TACHOMETER

How to read and use the tachometer.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

How to read the engine coolant temperature gauge.

FUEL GAUGE

How to read the fuel gauge and low fuel warning light.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

How to read the engine oil pressure gauge.

VOLTMETER

How to read the voltmeter to check battery voltage.

Compass display (if so equipped)

How to use the compass display for vehicle heading.

Zone variation change procedure

How to adjust the compass for magnetic north variance.

Inaccurate compass direction

Procedure to follow if the compass direction is incorrect.

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Explanation of various warning lights and audible reminders.

CHECKING BULBS

How to check vehicle bulbs and what to do if one fails.

WARNING LIGHTS

Specific warnings for various indicator lights like ABS, Brake, etc.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light

What the ABS warning light indicates.

Automatic transmission check warning light (if so equipped)

What the automatic transmission check warning light indicates.

Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light

What the automatic transmission oil temperature warning light indicates.

4WD warning light ( model)

What the 4WD warning light indicates and cautions for its operation.

NISSAN Intelligent Key™ warning light (if so equipped)

What the Intelligent Key warning light indicates.

Low fuel warning light

What the low fuel warning light indicates.

Low tire pressure warning light

What the low tire pressure warning light indicates and TPMS operation.

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

What the low windshield washer fluid warning light indicates.

Seat belt warning light and chime

Reminders to fasten seat belts and their operation.

Shift P warning light (if so equipped)

What the shift P warning light indicates.

Supplemental air bag warning light

What the supplemental air bag warning light indicates and system servicing.

INDICATOR LIGHTS

Explanation of various indicator lights.

Automatic transmission position indicator light

What the automatic transmission position indicator light shows.

Cruise main switch indicator light

What the cruise control main switch indicator light indicates.

Cruise set switch indicator light

What the cruise control set switch indicator light indicates.

4WD shift indicator light ( model)

What the 4WD shift indicator light indicates.

Front passenger air bag status light

What the front passenger air bag status light indicates.

High beam indicator light (blue)

What the high beam indicator light indicates.

Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped)

What the hill descent control system indicator light indicates.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

What the malfunction indicator light indicates and its operation.

Vehicle Dynamic Control off indicator light

What the VDC off indicator light indicates.

AUDIBLE REMINDERS

Explanation of audible reminders like brake pad wear and key reminder.

Brake pad wear warning

How to identify worn brake pads.

Key reminder chime

Explanation of the key reminder chime.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Overview of the vehicle's security systems.

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM

How the vehicle security system provides alarm signals.

How to arm the vehicle security system

Step-by-step instructions to arm the vehicle security system.

Vehicle security system activation

How the vehicle security system activates its alarm.

How to stop an activated alarm

How to stop an activated vehicle security alarm.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

Information about the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.

Keyfob and Intelligent Key operation

How to operate the keyfob and Intelligent Key.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™(if so equipped)

Details on the NISSAN Intelligent Key system's operation and security.

Variable voltage control system

How the variable voltage control system works.

DRIVE BELT

How to inspect and maintain the drive belt.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on replacing spark plugs.

AIR CLEANER

How to remove and replace the air cleaner filter.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

Location and replacement of the in-cabin microfilter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

How to clean and replace windshield wiper blades.

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE

How to replace the rear window wiper blade.

BRAKES

Information on the vehicle's brakes, including self-adjusting and wear indicators.

FUSES

Information on the types and location of fuses.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the engine compartment.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the passenger compartment.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

How to replace the vehicle battery.

KEYFOB

How to replace the battery in the keyfob.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™

How to replace the battery in the NISSAN Intelligent Key.

LIGHTS

Information on exterior and interior lights.

HEADLIGHTS

Information on headlight bulb replacement.

Removing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for removing headlight bulbs.

Replacing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for replacing headlight bulbs.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

A chart listing exterior and interior lights with wattage and bulb numbers.

Map lights

Location of map lights.

Personal lights

Location of personal lights.

Cargo light

Location of the cargo light.

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

Keys

Information about master keys, valet keys, and key number plates.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ (if so equipped)

Details on the NISSAN Intelligent Key system and its operation.

Doors

How to lock and unlock vehicle doors using the key and power locks.

Locking with key

Step-by-step instructions for locking doors with the key.

Locking with inside lock knob

How to lock doors using the inside lock knob.

Locking with power door lock switch

How to lock doors using the power door lock switch.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS

How to activate or deactivate the automatic door lock system.

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK

How to use child safety locks to prevent accidental door opening.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™(if so equipped)

Operation of the Intelligent Key system, including warnings and precautions.

Operating range

The specified operating range for Intelligent Key functions.

DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAUTION

Important precautions when using door handle request switches.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ OPERATION

How to lock and unlock doors using the Intelligent Key.

Locking doors

Steps for locking all doors using the Intelligent Key.

Unlocking doors

Steps for unlocking doors using the Intelligent Key.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION

How to use the remote keyless entry function for door locks and windows.

Locking doors

Steps for locking doors using the remote keyless entry function.

Opening windows

How to open windows simultaneously using the keyfob.

Using the panic alarm

How to activate the panic alarm for attention.

Silencing the horn beep feature

How to deactivate or activate the horn beep feature.

WARNING SIGNALS

Explains warning signals, chimes, and displays for vehicle operation.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Solutions for common problems with the Intelligent Key system.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Operation and precautions for the remote keyless entry system.

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Detailed steps for locking and unlocking doors with remote keyless entry.

HOOD

How to open and close the vehicle hood.

LIFT GATE

How to open and close the lift gate securely.

GLASS HATCH

How to open and close the glass hatch.

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

How to open the fuel-filler lid.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

How to remove and tighten the fuel-filler cap.

STEERING WHEEL

Information on tilt operation and steering wheel lock.

PEDAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped)

How to adjust the brake and accelerator pedal positions.

SUN VISORS

How to use the sun visors to block glare.

MIRRORS

Information on vanity mirrors and the rearview mirror.

AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped)

How the automatic anti-glare mirror works and its operation.

OUTSIDE MIRRORS

How to operate the outside mirrors and safety precautions.

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER (if so equipped)

How the automatic drive positioner system stores and recalls settings.

MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION

Procedures for storing driver's seat, pedal, and mirror positions.

ENTRY/EXIT FUNCTION

How the driver's seat automatically moves for entry and exit.

Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems

Control panel buttons — color screen without Navigation System (if so equipped)

Overview of control panel buttons for the audio system without navigation.

HOW TO USE THE NISSAN CONTROLLER

How to use the NISSAN controller to navigate the display screen.

HOW TO SELECT MENUS ON THE SCREEN

How to select menus and navigate through the display screen.

HOW TO USE THE STATUS BUTTON

How to use the STATUS button to display vehicle information.

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON

How to use the INFO button to display vehicle and navigation information.

Fuel economy

Explanation of average fuel economy, distance to empty, and fuel economy record.

Tire pressure information (if so equipped)

How to display tire pressure information, including warnings.

Trip computer

How to use the trip computer to display journey time, distance, and average speed.

Maintenance items

Information on maintenance items and how to change intervals.

Changing the maintenance interval

How to change the maintenance interval for reminders.

Resetting the maintenance interval

How to reset the maintenance interval to 0 miles/km.

HOW TO USE THE SETTING BUTTON

How to use the SETTING button to adjust various functions.

Display settings

How to adjust display settings like brightness and contrast.

Brightness/contrast

How to adjust the brightness or contrast of the map background.

Display off

How to turn the display off and on.

Beeps settings

How to enable or disable audible beeps for button presses.

Clock

How to set the on-screen clock and format.

Daylight Savings Time

How to enable or disable daylight savings time.

Time Zone

How to select the correct time zone for the vehicle's location.

Comfort & Convenience settings (if so equipped)

How to set various comfort and convenience options.

Auto Interior Illumination

How to turn interior light illumination on or off.

Speed Sensing Wiper Interval

How to turn the wiper interval adjustment on or off.

Remote Key Response Horn

How to turn the horn chirp mode on or off.

Remote Key Response Lights

How to turn hazard indicator flash mode on or off.

Auto Re-Lock Time

How to set the time before doors automatically re-lock.

Selective Door Unlock

How to set selective door unlock behavior.

Return All Settings to Default

How to change all systems to their default settings.

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS — COLOR SCREEN WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so equipped)

Overview of control panel buttons for the audio system with navigation.

HOW TO USE THE NISSAN CONTROLLER

How to use the NISSAN controller to navigate the display screen.

HOW TO USE THE TOUCH SCREEN

How to operate the touch screen display.

HOW TO USE THE STATUS BUTTON

How to use the STATUS button to display vehicle information.

HOW TO USE THE INFO BUTTON

How to use the INFO button to display vehicle and navigation information.

Fuel economy record

How to view fuel economy history in a graph format.

Tire pressure information (if so equipped)

How to display tire pressure information, including warnings.

Trip computer

How to use the trip computer to display journey time, distance, and average speed.

Maintenance items

Information on maintenance items and how to change intervals.

Changing the maintenance interval

How to change the maintenance interval for reminders.

Resetting the maintenance interval

How to reset the maintenance interval to 0 miles/km.

Voice Recognition

How to use the NISSAN Voice Recognition system for hands-free operation.

Giving voice commands

How to give voice commands to the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.

LIST OF VOICE COMMANDS

A list of available voice commands for the system.

Making a call by entering a phone number

How to make a call by entering a phone number via voice command.

Receiving a call

How to answer, hold, reject, or hang up an incoming call.

ENDING A CALL

How to finish a call using the display or steering wheel controls.

PHONE SETTING

How to set up the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System.

Downloaded Phonebook

Information on viewing downloaded phonebook entries.

PHONEBOOK

How to store up to 40 phone numbers in the phonebook.

Copy from Downloaded Phonebook

How to copy a phonebook from a Bluetooth cellular phone.

Copy from Outgoing Call Logs

How to store names and numbers from the outgoing call list.

Copy from Incoming Call Logs

How to store names and numbers from the incoming call list.

Transfer via Bluetooth

How to transfer contacts from a cellular phone via Bluetooth.

Delete

How to delete contacts from the phonebook.

SPEAKER ADAPTATION (SA) MODE

How to train the system to improve voice recognition accuracy.

Training procedure

Step-by-step procedure for training a voice.

Useful tips for correct operation

Useful speaking tips for correct command recognition.

Voice recognition settings

Available settings for the NISSAN Voice Recognition system.

NISSAN VOICE RECOGNITION ALTERNATE COMMAND MODE

How to enable Alternate Command Mode for advanced system control.

Activating Alternate Command Mode

Step-by-step guide to activate Alternate Command Mode.

Displaying the command list

How to display the voice command list in Alternate Command Mode.

Alternate Command Mode command list

List of commands available in Alternate Command Mode.

Navigation Command

Commands for operating the navigation system.

Phone Command

Commands for operating the phone system.

Audio Command

Commands for operating the audio system.

Vehicle Information Command

Commands for accessing vehicle information.

Climate Control Command

Commands for operating the climate control system.

Starting and driving

Precautions when starting and driving

General precautions to follow before and during driving.

EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)

Warnings and precautions regarding exhaust gases and carbon monoxide.

THREE-WAY CATALYST

Information about the three-way catalyst and its function.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System works and its warning lights.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for driving on paved and off-road surfaces.

Avoiding collision and rollover

Safety tips to avoid collisions and rollovers.

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY

Procedure for recovering the vehicle from off-road situations.

RAPID AIR PRESSURE LOSS

How to handle rapid air pressure loss or a tire blow-out.

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS AND DRIVING

Warnings and consequences of driving under the influence.

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General safety precautions for driving the vehicle.

IGNITION SWITCH

Information on ignition switch positions and warnings.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™ (if so equipped)

Operation of the NISSAN Intelligent Key system.

KEY POSITIONS

Explanation of the different key positions for the ignition switch.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM

How the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System prevents engine start.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Information on automatic transmission operation and shifting.

DRIVING THE VEHICLE

How to drive the vehicle with the automatic transmission.

Shifting

How to shift the selector lever between gears.

Manual shift mode (if so equipped)

How to select and use the manual shift mode.

Shift lock release

How to release the shift lock when the battery is discharged.

Overdrive switch (if so equipped)

How to operate the overdrive switch.

PARKING BRAKE

How to engage and release the parking brake.

CRUISE CONTROL

Information on cruise control operation and precautions.

PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL

When NOT to use the cruise control system.

CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS

How to set and operate the cruise control system.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

Recommendations for breaking in a new vehicle.

INCREASING FUEL ECONOMY

Tips to improve fuel economy through driving habits.

USING FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD)

How to use the 4WD system for different driving conditions.

4WD shift switch operations

How to operate the 4WD shift switch for different modes.

4WD shift indicator light

What the 4WD shift indicator light indicates.

4WD warning light

What the 4WD warning light indicates and cautions for its operation.

PARKING/PARKING ON HILLS

Safe parking procedures, including parking on inclines.

POWER STEERING

Information on the power steering system and its operation.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Information on the vehicle's brake system and precautions.

BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

Precautions to take when using the vehicle's brakes.

Vacuum assisted brakes

How the brake booster aids braking using engine vacuum.

Using the brakes

Tips for using the brakes to reduce wear and prevent overheating.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)

How the ABS system works and its limitations.

Normal operation

How the ABS system operates during normal driving.

Self-test feature

How the ABS system performs a self-test upon starting the engine.

ACTIVE BRAKE LIMITED SLIP (ABLS) SYSTEM

How the ABLS system provides increased traction.

VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) SYSTEM

How the VDC system monitors inputs and controls braking/engine output.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

How the Traction Control System detects wheel spin and improves traction.

HILL DESCENT CONTROL SYSTEM (if so equipped)

How the hill descent control system helps maintain vehicle speed downhill.

HILL START ASSIST SYSTEM (if so equipped)

How the hill start assist system prevents vehicle rollback on hills.

COLD WEATHER DRIVING

Precautions and tips for driving in cold weather.

FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK

How to free a frozen door lock.

ANTI-FREEZE

How to check and ensure proper winter antifreeze protection.

BATTERY

How to maintain the vehicle battery and check fluid levels.

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER

How to drain the cooling system before storage.

TIRE EQUIPMENT

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

DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

Precautions and tips for driving on snow or ice.

SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT

Recommended items to carry in the vehicle during winter.

In case of emergency

First aid kit

Location and removal instructions for the first aid kit.

FLAT TIRE

Information on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and flat tires.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)

How the Tire Pressure Monitoring System works and its warning lights.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

Step-by-step instructions for changing a flat tire.

Stopping the vehicle

How to safely stop the vehicle when changing a flat tire.

Blocking wheels

How to block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving when jacked.

Getting the spare tire and tools

How to access and remove the spare tire and tools.

JUMP STARTING

Instructions and precautions for jump starting the vehicle.

PUSH STARTING

Warnings and cautions about push starting automatic transmission vehicles.

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

What to do if the vehicle overheats.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

General information and precautions for towing the vehicle.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN

Recommended towing methods for two-wheel and four-wheel drive models.

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehicle)

How to free the vehicle if it is stuck in sand, snow, or mud.

Pulling a stuck vehicle

Procedure for pulling a stuck vehicle using a tow strap.

Rocking a stuck vehicle

Procedure for rocking a stuck vehicle to free it.

Appearance and care

CLEANING EXTERIOR

Guidelines for washing and waxing the vehicle's exterior.

WASHING

How to wash the vehicle's exterior properly.

WAXING

How to wax the vehicle's paint surface for protection.

REMOVING SPOTS

How to remove spots like tar, oil, and insects from the paint.

UNDERBODY

How to clean the underbody to prevent corrosion.

GLASS

How to clean the vehicle's glass surfaces.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

How to wash and care for aluminum alloy wheels.

CHROME PARTS

How to clean and maintain chrome parts.

TIRE DRESSINGS

Precautions and guidelines for using tire dressings.

CLEANING INTERIOR

Guidelines for cleaning the vehicle's interior surfaces.

FLOOR MATS

How to use and maintain floor mats for carpet protection.

CORROSION PROTECTION

Factors contributing to vehicle corrosion and how to prevent it.

TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM CORROSION

Steps to protect the vehicle from rust and corrosion.

Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Maintenance requirements

Information on minimum maintenance requirements and service intervals.

Scheduled maintenance

Details on required and optional scheduled maintenance items.

General maintenance

Items that should be checked during normal day-to-day operation.

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

General safety precautions to observe during inspection or maintenance.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS

Diagrams showing the location of engine components.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Information on the engine cooling system and coolant.

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

How to check the engine coolant level.

ENGINE OIL

Information on engine oil and oil filter recommendations.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil.

CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER

Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine oil filter.

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Information on automatic transmission fluid and its recommendations.

POWER STEERING FLUID

How to check and refill the power steering fluid.

BRAKE FLUID

How to check and refill the brake fluid.

WINDOW WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

How to fill the window washer fluid reservoir.

BATTERY

Information on battery maintenance and precautions.

JUMP STARTING

Instructions and precautions for jump starting the vehicle.

VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM

How the variable voltage control system works.

DRIVE BELT

How to inspect and maintain the drive belt.

SPARK PLUGS

Information on replacing spark plugs.

AIR CLEANER

How to remove and replace the air cleaner filter.

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER

Location and replacement of the in-cabin microfilter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

How to clean and replace windshield wiper blades.

REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE

How to replace the rear window wiper blade.

BRAKES

Information on the vehicle's brakes, including self-adjusting and wear indicators.

FUSES

Information on the types and location of fuses.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the engine compartment.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Cautionary notes regarding work in the passenger compartment.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

How to replace the vehicle battery.

KEYFOB

How to replace the battery in the keyfob.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY™

How to replace the battery in the NISSAN Intelligent Key.

LIGHTS

Information on exterior and interior lights.

HEADLIGHTS

Information on headlight bulb replacement.

Removing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for removing headlight bulbs.

Replacing the headlight bulb

Step-by-step instructions for replacing headlight bulbs.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

A chart listing exterior and interior lights with wattage and bulb numbers.

Map lights

Location of map lights.

Personal lights

Location of personal lights.

Cargo light

Location of the cargo light.

Technical and consumer information

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants

Approximate capacities and recommended fluids/lubricants for the vehicle.

Fuel recommendation

Guidelines for selecting the correct unleaded gasoline and octane rating.

Engine oil and oil filter recommendations

Recommendations for engine oil grade, quality, viscosity, and oil filter.

Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations

Recommended refrigerant and oil for the air conditioner system.

Specifications

Detailed specifications for the engine, wheels, tires, and dimensions.

Engine

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

Wheels and tires

Information on wheels, tires, tire rotation, and tire pressure.

Dimensions and weights

Vehicle dimensions and weight ratings.

When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country

Considerations when driving or registering a NISSAN vehicle in another country.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Information on vehicle identification numbers and plates.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE

Location of the vehicle identification number plate.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

Location of the engine serial number.

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL

Information contained on the Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard label.

EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL

Location of the emission control information label.

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL

Location of the tire and loading information label.

AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL

Location of the air conditioner specification label.

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE

Steps for mounting the front license plate.

VEHICLE LOADING INFORMATION

Information on vehicle load limits and capacity.

TERMS

Definitions of terms related to vehicle loading.

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY

How to determine the vehicle's load capacity.

SECURING THE LOAD

How to properly secure cargo in the vehicle.

MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS

How to measure vehicle weights for axle and gross limits.

TOWING A TRAILER

Information and precautions for towing a trailer.

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS

Information on maximum trailer loads and specifications.

Trailer frontal area

How trailer frontal area affects towing performance.

TOWING SAFETY

Safety precautions related to trailer hitches.

Trailer hitch

Information on selecting and using trailer hitches.

Ball mount

How to choose and use a ball mount for trailer towing.

Weight carrying hitches

Explanation of weight carrying hitches.

Weight distribution hitch

Explanation of weight distributing hitches for stability.

Trailer lights

Information on trailer lighting and connection requirements.

Trailer brakes

Information on trailer braking systems and requirements.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Explanation of DOT quality grades: Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature.

TIRE CHAINS

Guidelines for using tire chains, including restrictions and installation.

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

Instructions for changing wheels and tires, including tire rotation.

TIRE LABELING

Explanation of information found on tire sidewalls.

Index

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