1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER check engine light

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
Z
01.1.22/R50-D/V5
X

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
Z
01.1.22/R50-D/V5
X
11-2

Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................... 10-13
Lock
Door locks ................................................... 3-2
Glass hatch lock ........................................ 3-11
Glove box lock........................................... 2-27
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Rear door opener ...................................... 3-10
Luggage hooks ............................................... 2-29
Luggage rack .................................................. 2-32
MMaintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-13
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle ........................................ 9-2
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
Outside the vehicle...................................... 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ................ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-30
Under the hood and vehicle ........................ 9-4
Manual antenna .............................................. 4-25
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Map lights ....................................................... 2-35
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................. 3-15
Outside mirror control................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Multi-remote control system.............................. 3-5N
New vehicle break-in ...................................... 5-18
OOdometer .......................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-6
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-15
Outside mirror defogger .................................. 2-18
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-15
Outside temperature display ............................. 2-6
Overdrive switch ............................................. 5-12
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................ 6-10
PParking
Brake check............................................... 8-18
Parking brake check.................................. 5-15
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-15
Parking/parking on hills ............................. 5-15
Warning light/indicator lights and chimes ... 2-9
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-23
Password, Infiniti Communicator .................... 2-50
Periodic maintenance schedules ...................... 9-5
Personal lights ................................................ 2-36Power
Power antenna .......................................... 4-25
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Power steering fluid................................... 8-11
Power steering system .............................. 5-24
Socket........................................................ 2-24
Precautions
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-16
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-31
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-23
On supplemental restraint system ............ 1-10
On-pavement and offroad driving
precautions .................................................. 5-3
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-18
Push starting ................................................... 6-10
R
Rack, Luggage rack ........................................ 2-32
Radio, CB radio or car phone......................... 4-26
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(USA only) .................................................... 10-19
Rear door ........................................................ 3-10
Rear door lock ................................................ 3-10
Child safety rear door lock .......................... 3-4
Rear door opener ........................................... 3-10
Rear power point ............................................ 2-24
Rear seat adjustment ....................................... 1-6
Rear window wiper and washer switch .......... 2-17
Registering your vehicle in another
country .......................................................... 10-11
Z
01.1.22/R50-D/V5
X
11-4