1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER manual transmission

Schedule 2Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate [ ]: At the mileage intervals onlyMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.Miles´1,000 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
(km´1,000) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
Chassis and body maintenance
Brake lines & cablesIIII
Brake pads, rotors, discs, drums & liningsIIII
Automatic transmission & transfer fluid, manual transmission & dif-
ferential gear oil (exc. LSD)IIII
Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oilIRIR
Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear, axle & suspension parts I I
Drive shaft boots (
) IIII
Propeller shaft See NOTE (1)LLLL
Front wheel bearing grease (4x2)II
Front wheel bearing grease (
) IRIR
Exhaust systemII
Supplemental air bag system and supplemental
side air bag systems (if so equipped)See NOTE (2)
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) vacuum hosesIIII
NOTE: (1) The propeller shaft should be re-greased after being immersed in water.
(2) Inspect the supplemental air bag system 10 years after the date of manufacture noted on the F.M.V.S.S. certification label.
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Maintenance
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Emission control system
maintenanceAdditional information on the following
items with * is found in the ª8. Do-it-
yourselfº section.
Drive belts*:
Check drive belts for wear, fraying or cracking
and also for proper tension. Replace the drive
belts if found damaged.
Air filter:
Under normal driving conditions, the air
cleaner filter should be replaced in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. However,
driving the vehicle in dusty areas may cause
more rapid clogging of the element. Conse-
quently, the element may have to be replaced
more frequently.
EVAP vapor lines:
Check vapor lines and connections for failure
or looseness. If leaks are found, replace the
lines.
Fuel lines:
Check the fuel hoses, piping and connections
for leaks, looseness or deterioration. Replace
any parts if they are damaged.Fuel filter:
If the vehicle is operated under extremely
adverse weather conditions or in areas where
ambient temperatures are either extremely low
or extremely high, the filter might become
clogged. In such an event, replace the filter
immediately.
Engine coolant*:
Flush and refill the cooling system.
Engine oil & oil filter*:
Under normal driving conditions, the engine oil
and oil filter should be replaced in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. However, un-
der severe driving conditions, they may have
to be replaced more frequently.
Spark plugs*:
Replace with new plugs having the correct
heat range.
Timing belt:
Replace the timing belt for driving the cam-
shafts.
Chassis and body maintenanceBrake lines & cables:
Check the brake lines and hoses (including
brake booster vacuum hoses, connections &
check valve) and parking brake cables for
proper attachment, leaks, cracks, chafing,
abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Brake pads, rotors, drums & linings:
Check these and the other neighboring brake
components for wear, deterioration and leaks.
Under severe driving conditions, they may
have to be inspected more frequently.
Manual and automatic transmission,
transfer & differential gear fluid:
Visually inspect for signs of leakage and re-
place oil for limited-slip differential. Under se-
vere driving conditions, the oil should be re-
placed at the specified interval.
Steering gear, linkage & transfer gear,
axle & suspension parts & drive axle
shaft boots:
Check for damage, looseness and leakage of
oil or grease. Under severe driving conditions,
more frequent inspection should be per-
formed.
Maintenance
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Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US
measureImp
measureLiter
Manual transmissionÐ Ð Ð API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential gear oil (exc. LSD)Ð Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil Ð Ð ÐOnly LSD gear oil:
API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90*2 approved for Nissan
LSD*3
Automatic transmission fluid
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental US and Alaska) or
Genuine Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid
(Canada).*6
Power steering fluidGenuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent*7
Transfer fluidNissan Matic ªDº or Equivalent Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid*6 or API GL-4*1
Brake and clutch fluidGenuine Nissan Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent
DOT 3 (US F.M.V.S.S. No. 116)
Propeller shaft grease Ð Ð ÐNLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide lithium soap
base)
Multi-purpose greaseÐ Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerantÐ Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)*5
Air conditioning system lubricantsÐ Ð Ð Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent*5
*1: For further details, see recommended SAE viscosity number chart.
*2: SAE 90 is acceptable in temperatures above 0ÉF (þ18ÉC).
*3: Contact your NISSAN dealer for a list of approved oils.
*4: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: See ªVehicle identificationº later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
*6: Dexron
TM
III/Mercon
TM
or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealer for more information regarding
suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TM
III/Mercon
TM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*7: Genuine Nissan PSF, Canada Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid, DexronTM
III/Mercon
TM
or equivalent ATF may also be used.
Technical and consumer information
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11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-25
Air bag
Warning labels........................................... 1-20
Warning light .................................... 1-20, 2-10
Air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-16
Air bag system, side (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-10
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-3, 4-9
Air conditioner service ................ 4-3, 4-9, 4-11
Air conditioner specification
label .......................................... 4-3, 4-9, 10-13
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ............... 4-3, 4-9
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-9
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-3
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 10-8
Air flow charts ............................................ 4-6, 4-9
Alcohol drugs and driving ................................. 5-4
AM-FM radio with cassette player .................. 4-12
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact
disc player....................................................... 4-12
AM-FM radio with compact disc player .......... 4-12Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-40
Antenna
Manual ....................................................... 4-25
Power ........................................................ 4-25
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-25
Anti-lock brake warning light........................... 2-11
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-9
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-25
Audio system .................................................. 4-12
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-34
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Battery............................................................. 8-13
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-8
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-14
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-25
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-11
Brake booster ............................................ 8-19
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-11Brake pedal ............................................... 8-18
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-19
Parking brake check ........................ 5-15, 8-18
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-15
System....................................................... 5-25
Warning light ............................................. 2-11
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-18
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-22
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................................. 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-26
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-16
Cassette tape operation ................................. 4-12
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CB radio or car phone .................................... 4-26
Cellular phone
Steering switch .......................................... 2-50
Switch operation ........................................ 2-51
Child restraints ................................................ 1-31
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-41
Installation on rear seat outboard
positions .................................................... 1-35
Installation on rear seat center position .... 1-32
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-31
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-40
With top tether strap.................................. 1-40
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Child safety ..................................................... 1-24
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes ............................................................ 2-14
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-25
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior ........................... 7-3
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-20
Fluid ........................................................... 8-11
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-27
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compass display .............................................. 2-7
Console box .................................................... 2-28
Controls
Audio controls............................................ 4-12
Audio controls (rear).................................. 4-12
Audio controls (steering wheel)................. 4-12
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................................................... 4-9
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-5
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-4
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-4
Cruise control.................................................. 5-16
Cup holders .................................................... 2-26
DDaytime running light system ......................... 2-20Defogger switch, Glass hatch and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-18
Dimensions and weights ............................... 10-10
Door ajar warning light.................................... 2-10
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-14
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-27
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-13
On-pavement and offroad driving ............... 5-3
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-19
Emission control information label ................ 10-12
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-18
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-8
Block heater .............................................. 5-28
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-5
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant ............................. 8-4
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-4
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-3
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-4
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-6
Engine serial number .............................. 10-12
Engine specifications................................. 10-9If your engine overheats ........................... 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-12
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-16
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-22
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-11
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-11
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-4
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-12
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-22
Four wheel drive (4WD).................................. 5-19
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-13
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-12
Filler lid and cap ........................................ 3-12
Filler lid opener lever................................. 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-19
Fuel octane rating ..................................... 10-4
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Fuel recommendation................................ 10-4
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-20
Fusible links .................................................... 8-21
G
Garage door opener, Integrated HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver ..................................... 2-37
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-12
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-3
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glass hatch lock ............................................. 3-11
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 2-18
Glasses case .................................................. 2-26
Glove box........................................................ 2-27
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-27
HHazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-22
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9
Headlamps, (Bulb replacement) ..................... 8-23
Headlight switch .............................................. 2-18
Headlights, (Bulb replacement) ...................... 8-23
Heated seats................................................... 2-23
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-28Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-9
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-3
Heater operation.......................................... 4-3
HomeLink
, Universal Transceiver
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ............ 2-37
Hood, release ................................................... 3-9
Hook, Luggage hook ...................................... 2-29
Horn ................................................................ 2-23
How to stop alarm, Theft warning .................. 2-16
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models .................. 5-7
Immobiliser system.................................... 2-16
Key positions ............................................... 5-7
Manual transmission models....................... 5-6
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator
lights and chimes) ........................................... 2-12
Infiniti Communicator, False activation ........... 2-50
Infiniti Communicator, Password .................... 2-50
Infiniti Communicator, Quick summary ........... 2-42
Infiniti Communicator, Safe operating
recommendation ............................................. 2-42
Infiniti Communicator, System description ..... 2-44
Infiniti Communicator, System function .......... 2-43
Infiniti Communicator, System limitation......... 2-48
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-15
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-19
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Interior lights ................................................... 2-35J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-8
KKeyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
LLabel, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-13
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-12
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-12
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-20
Air conditioner specification label ........ 4-3, 4-9
Engine serial number .............................. 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN)......... 10-11
Lamp replacement .......................................... 8-22
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-20
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-22
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-22
Headlamps (Bulb replacement)................. 8-23
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-18
Headlights (Bulb replacement) .................. 8-23
Interior lights .............................................. 2-35
Personal lights ........................................... 2-36
Personal spot lights ................................... 2-35
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-37
Warning/indicator lights and
chimes ................................................ 2-9, 2-12
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Remote keyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Reporting safety defects (USA only) ............ 10-19
Rollover ............................................................. 5-4
SSafety
Child seat belts.......................................... 1-24
Infiniti Communicator operating ................ 2-42
Reporting safety defects (USA only)....... 10-19
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment .................... 1-2
Rear seat adjustment .................................. 1-6
Seat belt extenders......................................... 1-30
Seat belt hook................................................. 1-28
Seat belt maintenance .................................... 1-30
Seat belt warning light .................................... 1-22
Seat belt warning light and chime .................. 2-10
Seat belt(s)
Child safety................................................ 1-24
Infants and small children ......................... 1-24
Injured persons.......................................... 1-25
Larger children .......................................... 1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage ................ 1-23
Pregnant women ....................................... 1-24
Seat belt cleaning........................................ 7-4
Seat belts .................................................. 1-22
Three-point type with retractor .................. 1-25
Two-point type without retractor (rear center
lap belt)...................................................... 1-28
Seat(s)
Heated seats ............................................. 2-23Seats ........................................................... 1-2
Security system (See theft warning)............... 2-14
Servicing air conditioner................... 4-3, 4-9, 4-11
Shifting, Manual transmission ......................... 5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................... 1-27
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag system) .................................................... 1-10
Spark plugs ..................................................... 8-15
Speedometer .................................................... 2-3
Spot lights ....................................................... 2-35
Starting
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-8
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ............................................. 6-10
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-8
Steering
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system .............................. 5-24
Tilting steering wheel ................................ 3-14
Storage ........................................................... 2-25
Sun shade....................................................... 2-35
Sun visors ....................................................... 3-14
Sunroof, Automatic sunroof ............................ 2-34
Supplemental air bag system ......................... 1-16
Supplemental air bag warning labels ............. 1-20
Supplemental air bag warning light ....... 1-20, 2-10
Supplemental restraint system ....................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-10
Supplemental side air bag system ................. 1-10
Switch
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-22Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-18
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ......................................................... 5-7
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ......................................................... 5-6
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-12
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-21
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-4
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-14
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Tire chains ................................................. 8-28
Tire placard ............................................. 10-13
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-26
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-28
Type of tires .............................................. 8-27
wheel/tire size.......................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-26
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-11
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
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Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-37
Transfer case shifting procedures .................. 5-21
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ............. 8-9
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-13
Transmitter, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country .......................................................... 10-11
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-21
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
VVanity mirror light ............................................ 2-37
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ......................... 10-10
Identification number (VIN) ..................... 10-11
Loading information ................................. 10-13
Recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)........... 6-14
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
WWarning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-22
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-20
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-20, 2-10Brake warning light.................................... 2-11
Door ajar.................................................... 2-10
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ................. 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-18
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-16
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ....... 10-10
Wheel/tire size .............................................. 10-10
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-26
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-12
Window(s), Cleaning ......................................... 7-3
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-16
Wiper
Blades........................................................ 8-17
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-17
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-16
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