2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER dimensions

retractor, the automatic locking mode (child
restraint mode) is canceled; the seat belt only
locks during a sudden stop or impact.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINTIf your child restraint has a top tether strap, it
must be secured to the provided anchor point.
Anchor bracket hardware must be installed.
The tether strap anchor bracket is available
through your NISSAN dealer.
Part No. 88894-89900
Secure the child restraint with the center lap
belt or the lap portion of an outboard three-
point belt and latch the tether strap hook onto
the appropriate anchor bracket. To install the
anchor bracket, a metric bolt of the dimensions
listed below must be used.Bolt diameter: 8.0 mm
Bolt length: more than 1.18 in (30 mm)
Thread pitch: 1.25 mm
Secure the tether strap to the attaching bolt
which provides the straightest installation of
the tether strap.
WARNING
The child restraint anchor points are
designed to withstand only those loads
imposed by correctly fitted child re-
straints. Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat belts or
harnesses.
SSS0065
1-40
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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10 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ............................................. 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation................. 10-6
Recommended SAE oil viscosity number ............... 10-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations .................................................... 10-8
Specifications .......................................................... 10-9
Engine ..................................................................... 10-9
Wheels and tires ................................................... 10-10
Dimensions and weights ....................................... 10-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................................... 10-11
Vehicle identification ............................................. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.............. 10-11
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ................................................................. 10-11
Engine serial number ............................................ 10-12F.M.V.S.S. certification label ................................. 10-12
Emission control information label ........................ 10-12
Tire placard ........................................................... 10-13
Air conditioner specification label.......................... 10-13
Vehicle loading information ................................... 10-13
Terms .................................................................... 10-13
Determining vehicle load capacity ........................ 10-14
Loading tips ........................................................... 10-14
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 10-15
Maximum load limits.............................................. 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............................. 10-16
Towing safety ........................................................ 10-17
Emission control system warranty ........................ 10-18
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 10-19
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US
only)....................................................................... 10-19
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Grade Road wheel/
offset in (mm)Tire Spare tire size
4x2 PATH-
FINDERXE 16x7JJ/1.97 (50)
16x7JJ Aluminum/
1.97 (50)*1P245/70R16
106SP245/70R16 106S
215/80R16 103M*2
SE
LE
WIDE16x7JJ Aluminum/
0.79 (20)P255/65R16
106SP255/65R16 106S
215/80R16 103M*2
4x4 PATH-
FINDERXE 16x7JJ/1.97 (50)
16x7JJ Aluminum/
1.97 (50)*1P245/70R16
106SP245/70R16 106S
SE
LE
WIDE16x7JJ Aluminum/
0.79 (20)P255/65R16
106SP255/65R16 106S
*1: Option
*2: If so equipped (US only)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSPATHFINDER
Overall length*1 in (mm) 182.7 (4,640)
Overall width in (mm) 69.7 (1,770)
71.7 (1,820)*2
Overall height in (mm) 68.1 (1,730)
67.9 (1,725)*2
Front tread in (mm) 58.3 (1,480)
60.6 (1,540)*2
Rear tread in (mm) 58.5 (1,485)
60.8 (1,545)*2
Wheelbase in (mm) 106.3 (2,700)
Gross vehicle weight rating
lb (kg)See the ªF.M.V.S.S. certification
labelº on the driver's side lock
pillar.
Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
*1: On spare tire carrier equipped models, the spare tire carrier adds 9.45 in (240
mm) to the overall length.
*2: SE and LE wide models
WHEELS AND TIRES10-10
Technical and consumer information
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Child restraints ................................................ 1-31
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-42
Installation on rear seat outboard
positions .................................................... 1-35
Installation on rear seat center position .... 1-33
Precautions on child restraints .................. 1-31
Top tether strap anchor point locations .... 1-41
With top tether strap.................................. 1-40
Child safety ..................................................... 1-24
Child safety rear door lock................................ 3-4
Chimes ............................................................ 2-13
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-23
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-21
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-3
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-21
Fluid ........................................................... 8-12
Clutch housing drain (
only) .................. 8-34
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-28
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-23
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-12
Compass display .............................................. 2-7
Console box .................................................... 2-27
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 ................................................... 10-2Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-4
Cruise control.................................................. 5-17
Cup holders .................................................... 2-25
D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-19
Defogger switch, Glass hatch and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-17
Dimensions and weights ............................... 10-10
Door open warning light ................................. 2-11
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-15
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-28
Driving with automatic transmission.......... 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-14
On-pavement and offroad driving ............... 5-3
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Safety precautions....................................... 5-4
E
Economy, Fuel ................................................ 5-20
Emission control information label ................ 10-12
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-18
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-9
Block heater .............................................. 5-29
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-6
Changing engine oil .................................... 8-8
Changing engine oil filter ............................ 8-9
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-5
Checking engine oil level ............................ 8-7
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-4
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-6
Engine serial number .............................. 10-12
Engine specifications................................. 10-9
If your engine overheats ........................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-9
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label......................... 10-12
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-17
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-21
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-12
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-12
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-5
Engine oil..................................................... 8-7
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Switch
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-20
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch......................................................... 2-17
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-21
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-17
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models ......................................................... 5-6
Ignition switch manual transmission
models ......................................................... 5-7
Overdrive switch ........................................ 5-13
Power door lock switch ............................... 3-4
Turn signal switch ..................................... 2-20
T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-4
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start..................................................... 2-15
Theft warning .................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-13
Tire, Flat tire ..................................................... 6-2
Tires
Tire chains ................................................. 8-30
Tire placard ............................................. 10-13
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-28
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-30
Type of tires .............................................. 8-29wheel/tire size.......................................... 10-10
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-28
Tonneau cover ................................................ 2-30
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-12
Towing a trailer........................................ 10-15
Towing load/specification chart ............... 10-15
Towing safety .......................................... 10-17
Trailer towing ................................................ 10-15
Transceiver, Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-36
Transfer case shifting procedures .................. 5-22
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-10
Driving with automatic transmission.......... 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ............. 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release .. 5-13
Transmitter (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country .......................................................... 10-11
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-20
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-36Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ......................... 10-10
Identification number (VIN) ..................... 10-11
Loading information ................................. 10-13
Vehicle recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)..... 6-15
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-21
Theft warning............................................. 2-14
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-20
Warning light
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-21, 2-11
Automatic transmission park warning
light .............................................................. 2-1
Brake warning light.................................... 2-10
Door open.................................................. 2-11
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-11
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ................. 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system
warranty ........................................................ 10-18
Washer switch, Rear window 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 ............................................. 8-28
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-13
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