1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER engine coolant

ICheck regularly to make sure that all
trailer hitch mounting bolts are se-
curely fastened.
ITo reduce the possibility of additional
damage if your vehicle is struck from
the rear, where practical, remove the
hitch when not in use. Remove the
receiver when not in use.Tire pressuresIWhen towing a trailer, inflate the vehicle
tires to the recommended cold tire pressure
indicated on the tire placard (affixed to the
glove box lid).
ITrailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in ac-
cordance with the trailer and tire manufac-
turers' specifications.Safety chainAlways use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The chain should be
crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the chain to permit
turning corners.
Trailer lightsTrailer lights should comply with Federal
and/or local regulations.
When wiring vehicle for towing connection,
connect stop and tail light pickup into the
vehicle electrical circuit at point between
the sensor and stop light switch or light
switch.Trailer brakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking sys-
tem, make sure it conforms to Federal and/or
local regulations and that it is properly in-
stalled.Never connect a trailer brake system
directly to the vehicle brake system.Trailer towing tipsIn order to gain skill and an understanding of
the vehicle's behavior, you should practice
turning, stopping and backing up in an area
which is free from traffic. Steering stability and
braking performance will be somewhat differ-
ent than under normal driving conditions.IAlways secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
IAvoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
IAvoid sharp turns or lane changes.
IAlways drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
IAlways block the wheels on both vehicle
and trailer when parking. Parking on a
slope is not recommended; however, if you
must do so, and if your vehicle is equipped
with automatic transmission, first block the
wheels and apply the parking brake, and
then move the transmission selector lever
into the P position. If you move the selector
lever to the P position before blocking the
wheels and applying the parking brake,
transmission damage could occur.
IWhen going down a hill, shift into a lower
gear and use the engine braking effect.
When ascending a long grade, downshift
the transmission to a lower gear and reduce
speed to reduce chances of engine over-
loading and/or overheating.
However, for long steep grades, do not stay in
1st or 2nd gear when driving above 35 MPH
(56 km/h).
IIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
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You may notify NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll- free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
In Hawaii call (808) 836-0888.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the ªready conditionº for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the ªready conditionº
when it is driven through certain driving pat-
terns. Usually, the ready condition can be
obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may
be reset to a not ready condition. Before taking
the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready
condition. If you cannot or do not want to
perform the driving pattern, an NISSAN dealer
can conduct it for you.Always drive the vehicle in a safe man-
ner according to traffic conditions and
obey all traffic laws.1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needle
points between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature).2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 6 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed
of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least
5 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 3 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
8. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off.
9. Repeat steps 1 through 8 at least one more
time.
If step 1 through 7 is interrupted, repeat the
preceding step. Any safe driving mode is ac-
ceptable between steps. Do not stop the en-
gine until step 7 is completed.READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)
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11 Index
A
ABS ................................................................. 5-25
Adjusting the time ........................................... 2-33
Adjustment
Front manual seat ....................................... 1-2
Front power seat ......................................... 1-4
Head restraint .............................................. 1-8
Rear seat ..................................................... 1-5
Shoulder belt ............................................. 1-22
Air bag
System....................................................... 1-13
Warning label ............................................ 1-15
Warning light .................................... 1-15, 2-10
Air cleaner....................................................... 8-16
Air conditioner
Manual ......................................................... 4-3
Operation, Manual ....................................... 4-5
Operation, Semiautomatic ......................... 4-11
Semiautomatic ............................................. 4-9
Servicing .................................................... 4-13
Specification label ................................... 10-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ............................. 10-8
Aluminum alloy wheels, Cleaning ..................... 7-3
Anchor point location, Top strap..................... 1-35
Antenna........................................................... 4-25
Anti-freeze, Cold weather ............................... 5-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-25Appearance care
Exterior ........................................................ 7-2
Interior ......................................................... 7-4
Armrest ............................................................. 1-8
Ashtray ............................................................ 2-22
Audio system .................................................. 4-14
Automatic
Sunroof, Operation .................................... 2-32
Transmission fluid ....................................... 8-9
Transmission, Driving .................................. 5-9
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Back door.......................................................... 3-9
Battery
Cold weather ............................................. 5-26
Maintenance .............................................. 8-13
Replacement, Multi-remote control ............. 3-6
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-8
Belt
Drive .......................................................... 8-14
Extender, Seat........................................... 1-25
Height adjustment, Shoulder ..................... 1-22
Maintenance, Seat .................................... 1-25
Seat ........................................................... 1-17
Brake
Booster ...................................................... 8-19
Fluid ........................................................... 8-11Parking ...................................................... 5-15
Pedal ......................................................... 8-18
System....................................................... 5-24
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-18
Bulb
Checking...................................................... 2-9
Indicator ..................................................... 2-12
Replacement ............................................. 8-22
Warning light ............................................... 2-9
Buzzer ............................................................. 2-13
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricant .. 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-26
Carbon monoxide, Exhaust gas ....................... 5-2
Cassette tape player operation....................... 4-16
Cassette tape player operation, with
compact disc (CD) player type ....................... 4-22
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CB radio or car phone .................................... 4-26
Certification label, F.M.V.S.S. ....................... 10-13
Chain, Tire ...................................................... 8-27
Changing
A flat tire ...................................................... 6-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-8
Engine oil filter............................................. 8-9
Tire and wheel........................................... 8-28
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Brake pedal ............................................... 8-18
Bulb ............................................................. 2-9
Engine coolant level .................................... 8-4
Engine oil level ............................................ 8-7
Parking brake ............................................ 8-18
Seat belt operation, Three-point ............... 1-21
Child restraint.................................................. 1-25
Installation on front seat ............................ 1-36
Installation on rear seat center ................. 1-27
Installation on rear seat outboard ............. 1-30
Precaution ................................................. 1-25
Top strap ................................................... 1-34
Child safety
Rear door lock ............................................. 3-3
Seat belt .................................................... 1-18
Chrome parts, Cleaning .................................... 7-3
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-22
Cleaner, Air ..................................................... 8-16
Cleaning
Exterior ........................................................ 7-2
Interior ......................................................... 7-4
Clock ............................................................... 2-33
Adjusting .................................................... 2-33
Operation ................................................... 2-34
Clutch
Fluid ........................................................... 8-11
Housing drain,
................................. 8-30
Pedal ......................................................... 8-20
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-26
Compact disc (CD) player operation, with
cassette player type........................................ 4-23
Compass display .............................................. 2-7
Console box .................................................... 2-25Controls, Heater and manual air conditioner.... 4-3
Controls, Heater and semiautomatic air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-9
Cooling system, Engine .................................... 8-4
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-5
Cover, Tonneau .............................................. 2-29
Cruise control.................................................. 5-16
Cup holder ...................................................... 2-24
D
Defogger switch, Rear window and outside
mirror............................................................... 2-16
Dimensions and weights, Vehicle ................. 10-11
Door .................................................................. 3-2
Door open warning light ................................. 2-10
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ................... 5-4
Drive belt......................................................... 8-14
Driving
Cold weather ............................................. 5-26
On snow or ice .......................................... 5-28
On-pavement and offroad ........................... 5-4
Precaution ................................................... 5-2
The vehicle .................................................. 5-9
Drugs ................................................................ 5-4
EEconomy, Fuel ................................................ 5-19
Emission control
Information label ...................................... 10-13
System warranty...................................... 10-19
Engine
Block heater .............................................. 5-28Compartment check location....................... 8-3
Coolant heater ........................................... 5-28
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-4
Cooling system ............................................ 8-4
Oil ................................................................ 8-7
Oil and oil filter recommendation .............. 10-6
Overheat ...................................................... 6-9
Serial number .......................................... 10-12
Specifications ............................................ 10-9
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .......... 9-2, 9-10
Exterior and interior light, Replacement ......... 8-23
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-13
Fastening the seat belt
Three-point ................................................ 1-20
Two-point ................................................... 1-23
Filling, Fuel filler lid ......................................... 3-11
Filter, Air ......................................................... 8-16
Flasher switch, Hazard warning ..................... 2-19
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mats, Cleaning ........................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission ............................... 8-9
Brake ......................................................... 8-11
Engine ......................................................... 8-7
Power steering .......................................... 8-11
Window washer ......................................... 8-12
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-19
Four by four clutch housing drain ................... 8-30
Four wheel drive, Using .................................. 5-20
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Front
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-19
Manual seat adjustment .............................. 1-2
Power seat adjustment................................ 1-4
Fuel
Economy.................................................... 5-19
Filler cap .................................................... 3-11
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-11
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Recommendation ...................................... 10-4
Fuse ................................................................ 8-20
GGarage door opener, Integrated
HomeLink
...................................................... 2-35
Gas cap, Fuel filler ......................................... 3-11
Gas economy, Fuel ........................................ 5-19
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature ........................ 2-4
Fuel.............................................................. 2-5
Speedometer and odometer ....................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glass, Cleaning ................................................ 7-3
Glasses case .................................................. 2-23
Glove box........................................................ 2-25
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-19
Head restraint adjustment ................................ 1-8
Headlamp, Replacement ................................ 8-21Headlight
Replacement ............................................. 8-22
Switch ........................................................ 2-17
Heated seat .................................................... 2-20
Heater and air conditioner
(Manual) ...................................................... 4-3
(Semiautomatic) .......................................... 4-9
Heater operation
Manual air conditioner ................................. 4-4
Semiautomatic air conditioner ................... 4-10
HomeLink
...................................................... 2-35
Hood ................................................................. 3-8
Hook, Luggage ............................................... 2-27
Horn ................................................................ 2-20
How to stop alarm, Theft warning .................. 2-15
How to use multi-remote control system .......... 3-4
I
Identification, Vehicle .................................... 10-12
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6
Indicator light .................................................. 2-12
Infants and small children, Seat belt .............. 1-19
Information label, Emission........................... 10-13
Injured persons, Seat belt .............................. 1-19
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-14
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink
transmitter .................. 2-35
Interior light ..................................................... 2-34
Replacement ............................................. 8-23J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-7
KKey .................................................................... 3-2
Position, Ignition switch ............................... 5-8
Key operation, Back door ................................. 3-9
Keyless entry, Multi-remote control .................. 3-4
LLabel, Air bag warning .................................... 1-15
Lamp, Replacement ........................................ 8-22
Larger children, Seat belt ............................... 1-19
Light
Air bag warning ......................................... 1-15
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-19
Headlight replacement .............................. 8-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Indicator ..................................................... 2-12
Interior ....................................................... 2-34
Personal .................................................... 2-35
Replacement ............................................. 8-22
Vanity......................................................... 2-35
Warning ....................................................... 2-9
Loading information, Vehicle ........................ 10-14
Loading tips .................................................. 10-15
Lock
Back door .................................................... 3-9
Door ............................................................. 3-2
Locking with
Inside lock knob .......................................... 3-3
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SAE viscosity number ............................... 10-7
Recovery, Freeing a stuck vehicle ................. 6-13
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............................ 10-8
Registering your vehicle in another country . 10-11
Release, Hood .................................................. 3-8
Remote keyless entry, Multi-remote
control ............................................................... 3-4
Reporting safety defects (US only)............... 10-19
Restraint, Child ............................................... 1-25
Rollover ............................................................. 5-4
Rotation, Tire .................................................. 8-28
S
Safety
Belt ............................................................ 1-17
Child seat belt ........................................... 1-18
Defects, Reporting................................... 10-19
Towing ..................................................... 10-17
Seat................................................................... 1-2
Heated ....................................................... 2-20
Seat adjustment
Front manual ............................................... 1-2
Front power ................................................. 1-4
Rear ............................................................. 1-5
Seat belt.......................................................... 1-17
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-4
Extender .................................................... 1-25
Hook .......................................................... 1-23
Maintenance .............................................. 1-25
Operation, Three-point .............................. 1-21
Precautions................................................ 1-17
Warning light and buzzer .......................... 2-10
With retractor, Three-point ........................ 1-20Without retractor, Two-point ...................... 1-23
Security system .............................................. 2-14
Selecting correct set of seat belt .................... 1-23
Servicing air conditioner ................................. 4-13
Setting, Clock.................................................. 2-33
Shifting procedure, Transfer ........................... 5-21
Shoulder belt height adjustment (For front
seats) .............................................................. 1-22
Socket ............................................................. 2-21
Sound system, Audio system ......................... 4-14
Sound, Buzzer ................................................ 2-13
Spare tire carrier ............................................... 3-9
Spark plug....................................................... 8-14
Specifications .................................................. 10-9
Speedometer and odometer ............................. 2-3
Starting
Automatic transmission ............................... 5-7
Jump ............................................................ 6-7
Manual transmission ................................... 5-6
Precaution ................................................... 5-2
Push ............................................................ 6-9
The engine .................................................. 5-9
Steering
Power ........................................................ 5-24
Wheel ........................................................ 3-13
Storage ........................................................... 2-23
Stuck, Vehicle recovery .................................. 6-13
Sun shade....................................................... 2-32
Sun visor ......................................................... 3-13
Sunroof ........................................................... 2-32
Supplemental
Air bag system .......................................... 1-13
Air bag warning label ................................ 1-15
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-15, 2-10Restraint system.......................................... 1-9
Switch
Front fog light ............................................ 2-19
Hazard warning ......................................... 2-19
Headlight ................................................... 2-17
Ignition ......................................................... 5-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defogger .................................................... 2-16
Turn signal................................................. 2-18
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant ................ 2-4
Theft warning .................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Three-point type seat belt with retractor......... 1-20
Tire .................................................................. 8-26
Chain ......................................................... 8-27
Changing ................................................... 8-28
Equipment, Cold weather .......................... 5-27
Flat............................................................... 6-2
Placard .................................................... 10-13
Pressure .................................................... 8-26
Rotation ..................................................... 8-28
Type........................................................... 8-26
Tires, Specifications ...................................... 10-10
Tonneau cover ................................................ 2-29
Top strap child restraint .................................. 1-34
Towing
A trailer .................................................... 10-15
Safety ...................................................... 10-17
Trailer, Towing .............................................. 10-15
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Engine coolant 8-4
Engine oil 8-7
Power steering fluid 8-11
Brake fluid 8-11
Clutch fluid 8-11
Meters and gauges 2-3
Seat belt 1-18
Door lock 3-2
Back door lock 3-9
Fuel 3-11, 10-2
Spare tire 6-3Hood release 3-8
Window washer fluid 8-12
Battery 8-13
Automatic transmission
fluid 8-9
Air conditioner 4-3
Audio system 4-14
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