2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER fuel cap

When performing any inspection or mainte-
nance work on your vehicle, always take care
to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself
or damage to the vehicle. The following are
general precautions which should be closely
observed.
WARNING
IPark the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the ve-
hicle from moving. For a manual
transmission, move the shift lever to
Neutral. For an automatic transmis-
sion, move the selector lever to the P
(Park) position.
IBe sure the ignition key is in the OFF
or LOCK position when performing
any replacement or repair.
IIf you must work with the engine
running, keep your hands, clothing,
hair and tools away from moving fans
belts and any other moving parts.
IIt is advisable to secure or remove
any loose clothing and any jewelry,such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
IAlways wear eye protection when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
IIf you must run the engine in an
enclosed space such as a garage, be
sure there is proper ventilation for
exhaust gases to escape.
INever get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is nec-
essary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
IKeep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from fuel and battery.
IYour vehicle is equipped with an au-
tomatic engine cooling fan. It may
come on at any time without warning,
even if the ignition key is in the OFF
position and the engine is not run-
ning. To avoid injury, always discon-
nect the negative battery cable before
working near the fan.
IOn gasoline engine models with themultiport fuel injection (MFI) system,
the fuel filter or fuel lines should be
serviced by a NISSAN dealer because
the fuel lines are under high pressure
even when the engine is off.
CAUTION
IDo not work under the engine hood
while it is hot. Turn off the engine and
wait until it cools down.
INever connect or disconnect either
the battery or any transistorized com-
ponent connector while the ignition
key is on.
INever leave the engine or the auto-
matic transmission related compo-
nent harness connector discon-
nected while the ignition key is on.
IAvoid direct contact with used engine
oil and coolant. Improperly disposed
engine oil, engine coolant, and/or
other vehicle fluids can hurt the envi-
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS8-2
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washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque:
22 to 29 ft-lb (29 to 39 N×m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through
the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See ªCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricantsº in the ª10. Technical and
consumer informationº section for drain and
refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always
use the dipstick to determine when the
proper amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine.
Check for leakage around the drain plug.
Correct as required.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10
minutes. Check the oil level with the dip-
stick. Add engine oil if necessary.
WARNING
IProlonged and repeated contact withused engine oil may cause skin can-
cer.
ITry to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
IKeep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Loosen the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
(Depending on the engine model, a special
cap-type wrench may be required. See your
NISSAN dealer.) Then remove the oil filter
by turning it by hand.
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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 ................................................... 10-11
Dimensions and weights .................................. 10-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................................... 10-12
Vehicle identification ............................................. 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ......... 10-12
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ............................................................ 10-12
Engine serial number ....................................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................ 10-13
Emission control information label ................... 10-14Tire placard ...................................................... 10-14
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-14
Vehicle loading information ................................... 10-15
Terms ............................................................... 10-15
Determining vehicle load capacity.................... 10-15
Loading tips ...................................................... 10-15
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 10-16
Maximum load limits ......................................... 10-16
Towing load/specification chart ........................ 10-18
Towing safety ................................................... 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-20
Emission control system warranty ........................ 10-21
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 10-21
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................... 10-22
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information............................................................. 10-24
In the event of a collision ................................. 10-24
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The following values are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different from them. When refilling, follow the
procedure instructed in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US
measureImp
measureLiter
Fuel 20-7/8 gal 17-3/8 gal 79Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 91 AKI (RON 96) (VQ35DE) or
87AKI (RON 91) (VG33E)*1
Engine oil*4
Drain and refill
with oil filter
change5-1/4 qt 4-3/8 qt 5.0IAPI Certification Mark*2 *3
IAPI grade SG/SH, Energy Conserving I
& II or API grade SJ, Energy Conserv-
ing*2 *3
IILSAC grade GF-I & GF-II*2 *3 without oil filter
change5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system
(with heater and
reservoir tank)9-3/4 qt 8-1/8 qt 9.2Genuine Nissan Anti-Freeze Coolant or
equivalent
*1: See later in this section for fuel recommendation.
*2: See later in this section for recommended SAE viscosity number.
*3: See later in this section for engine oil and oil filter recommendation.
*4: See ªChanging engine oilº in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section for further details.CAPACITIES AND
RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS10-2
Technical and consumer information
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11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-32
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front airbag
system) ...................................................... 1-16
Side (See supplemental side air bag
system) ...................................................... 1-18
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-20
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-21, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-20
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-2, 4-8
Air conditioner service ................ 4-2, 4-8, 4-10
Air conditioner specification
label .......................................... 4-2, 4-8, 10-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ............... 4-2, 4-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-2
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 10-8
Air flow charts ............................................ 4-5, 4-8
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
AM-FM radio with cassette player .................. 4-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact
disc player....................................................... 4-11
AM-FM radio with compact disc player .......... 4-11Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-41
Antenna
Manual ....................................................... 4-26
Power ........................................................ 4-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-32
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-9
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-26
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-15
Audio system .................................................. 4-11
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) .................. 4-24
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-13
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-16
Driving with automatic transmission.......... 5-10
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-16
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-13
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Battery............................................................. 8-18
Battery saver system................................. 2-20
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-8Before starting the engine ................................ 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-19
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-32
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-15
Brake booster ............................................ 8-23
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-22
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-23
Parking brake check ........................ 5-16, 8-22
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
System....................................................... 5-32
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................................. 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-28
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-28
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-32
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-32
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-22
Cassette tape operation ................................. 4-11
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-19
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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
Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ashtray....... 2-26
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-25
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-3
Clock ............................................................... 2-25
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-24
Fluid ........................................................... 8-15
Housing drain (4x4 only) ........................... 8-37
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-34
Compact Disc (CD) autochanger operation ... 4-24
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-17
Compact disc (CD) player operation .............. 4-11
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-36
Compass display .............................................. 2-7
Console box .................................................... 2-29
Controls
Audio controls............................................ 4-11
Audio controls (rear).................................. 4-11
Audio controls (steering wheel)................. 4-11
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................................................... 4-8Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-7
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-6
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-4
Cruise control.................................................. 5-17
Cup holders .................................................... 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ......................... 2-21
Defogger switch, Glass hatch and outside mirror
defogger switch............................................... 2-19
Dimensions and weights ............................... 10-11
Door open warning light ................................. 2-11
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-19
Drive positioner, Automatic ............................. 3-16
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-34
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 ................................................ 5-19
Electric sunroof ............................................... 2-36
Emission control information label ................ 10-14
Emission control system warranty ................ 10-21Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-9
Block heater .............................................. 5-35
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine coolant ............................ 8-7
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-12
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-6
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-4
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-4
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-6
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation... 10-6
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-6
Engine serial number .............................. 10-13
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......................... 10-13
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-20
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-23
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-15
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-15
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Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-6
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Power steering fluid................................... 8-15
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-17
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-22
4WD shift switch operations ........................... 5-26
Four wheel drive (4WD) ........................ 5-20, 5-23
Front air bag system (See supplemental restraint
system) ........................................................... 1-16
Front fog light switch ...................................... 2-23
Front manual seat adjustment .......................... 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................ 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-12
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
Fuel recommendation................................ 10-4
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-24
Fusible links .................................................... 8-25
G
Garage door opener, Integrated HomeLink
Universal Transceiver ..................................... 2-40
Gas cap .......................................................... 3-12
Gauge ............................................................... 2-3Engine coolant temperature gauge ............. 2-4
Fuel gauge .................................................. 2-5
Odometer..................................................... 2-3
Speedometer ............................................... 2-3
Tachometer ................................................. 2-4
General maintenance ....................................... 9-2
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 2-19
Glass hatch lock ............................................. 3-11
Glass hatch opener ........................................ 3-11
Glasses case .................................................. 2-27
Glove box........................................................ 2-29
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-29
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-23
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9
Headlamps, (Bulb replacement) ..................... 8-28
Headlights
(Bulb replacement) .................................... 8-28
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-19
Heated seats................................................... 2-24
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-35
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Heater operation.......................................... 4-2
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver .................. 2-40
Hood, release ................................................... 3-9
Hook, Luggage hook ...................................... 2-31
Horn ................................................................ 2-24
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-16I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models .................. 5-6
Key positions ............................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models....................... 5-7
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-16
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/indicator
lights and chimes) ........................................... 2-13
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-15
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................. 10-22
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Integrated HomeLink
Universal
Transceiver ..................................................... 2-40
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-9
K
Keyless entry, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ...... 10-14
Label, Emission control information label ..... 10-14
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label.............. 10-13
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-20
Air conditioner specification label ........ 4-2, 4-8
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Engine serial number .............................. 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)......... 10-12
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-21
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-26
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-23
Headlamps (Bulb replacement)................. 8-28
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-20
Headlights (Bulb replacement) .................. 8-28
Personal lights ........................................... 2-39
Replacement ............................................. 8-26
Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-40
Warning/indicator lights and
chimes ................................................ 2-9, 2-13
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................... 10-15
Lock
Door locks ................................................... 3-2
Glass hatch lock ........................................ 3-11
Glove box lock........................................... 2-29
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Rear door lock ........................................... 3-10
Rear door opener ...................................... 3-10
Low fuel warning light ..................................... 2-12
Luggage hooks ............................................... 2-31
Luggage rack .................................................. 2-34
M
Maintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-18
Explanation of maintenance items ............ 9-10
General maintenance .................................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle ........................................ 9-2Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-2
Outside the vehicle...................................... 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ................ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-31
Under the hood and vehicle ........................ 9-4
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................. 3-14
Outside mirror............................................ 3-15
Outside mirror control................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-15
Multi-remote control system.............................. 3-5
N
Net, Cargo net ................................................ 2-33
New vehicle break-in ...................................... 5-19
Nissan vehicle Immobilizer System ................ 2-15
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Engine
start ................................................................... 5-8
O
Odometer .......................................................... 2-3
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................... 10-2
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-11
Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-12
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-10
Engine oil................................................... 8-10
Engine oil viscosity .................................... 10-6Outside mirror ................................................. 3-15
Outside mirror control ..................................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ............................................... 3-15
Outside temperature display ............................. 2-6
Overdrive switch ............................................. 5-13
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats................ 6-11
P
Parking
Brake check............................................... 8-22
Parking brake check.................................. 5-16
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
Parking on hills .......................................... 5-16
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-30
Periodic maintenance schedules ...................... 9-5
Personal lights ................................................ 2-39
Power
Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-4
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Power outlet .............................................. 2-25
Power steering fluid................................... 8-15
Power steering system .............................. 5-31
Power windows ......................................... 2-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-19
Precautions
Braking precautions................................... 5-32
Cruise control operations .......................... 5-18
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-17
Driving safety............................................... 5-4
Maintenance precautions ..................... 8-2, 9-2
On child restraints ..................................... 1-31
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-23
On supplemental restraint system ............ 1-10
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