2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER fuel cap

See ªPrecautions when starting and drivingº in
the ª5. Starting and drivingº section for exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide).
Underbody:
The underbody is frequently exposed to corro-
sive substances such as those used on icy
roads or to control dust. It is very important to
remove these substances, otherwise rust will
form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and
around the exhaust system. At the end of
winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean
those areas where mud and dirt may accumu-
late. For additional information, see ªCleaning
exteriorº in the ª7. Appearance and careº sec-
tion.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or
other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been
parked for a while. Water dripping from the air
conditioner after use is normal. If you should
notice any leaks or if gasoline fumes are
evident, check for the cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.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 theMAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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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 ª9. 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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9 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........... 9-2
Fuel recommendation........................................... 9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation .............. 9-6
Recommended SAE oil viscosity number ............ 9-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ................................................. 9-8
Specifications ............................................................ 9-9
Engine .................................................................. 9-9
Wheels and tires ..................................................... 9-11
Dimensions and weights .................................... 9-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country..................................................................... 9-12
Vehicle identification ............................................... 9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........... 9-12
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) .............................................................. 9-12
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .............................. 9-13
Emission control information label ..................... 9-14
Tire placard ........................................................ 9-14Air conditioner specification label ....................... 9-14
Vehicle loading information ..................................... 9-15
Terms ................................................................. 9-15
Determining vehicle payload capacity ................ 9-15
Securing the load ............................................... 9-16
Loading tips ........................................................ 9-16
Payload weight capacity ..................................... 9-17
Measurement of weights .................................... 9-17
Towing a trailer ....................................................... 9-17
Maximum load limits ........................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart .......................... 9-19
Towing safety ..................................................... 9-19
Uniform tire quality grading ................................ 9-21
Emission control system warranty .......................... 9-22
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......................... 9-22
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ................................................................. 9-23
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information............................................................... 9-25
In the event of a collision ................................... 9-25
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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. Maintenance and 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. Maintenance and do-it-yourselfº section for further details.CAPACITIES AND
RECOMMENDED
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10 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 ................................. 8-23
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-2, 4-8
Air conditioner service ................ 4-2, 4-8, 4-10
Air conditioner specification label.............. 9-14
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ................ 4-10, 9-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-2
Air conditioner operation, Semiautomatic ......... 4-5
Air flow charts ................................................... 4-5
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-41
Antenna........................................................... 4-31
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-32
Anti-lock brake warning light............................. 2-9Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-9
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-26
ATP warning light ........................................... 2-10
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-15
Audio operation precautions ........................... 4-12
Audio system .................................................. 4-11
Steering wheel audio controls ................... 4-30
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-16
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-16
Driving with automatic
transmission ....................................... 5-6, 5-10
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-16
Transmission park warning light ............... 2-10
Transmission selector lever lock release .. 5-13
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Battery............................................................. 8-21
Battery saver system................................. 2-20
Battery replacement, (See remote keyless entry
system) ............................................................. 3-8
Before starting the engine ................................ 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-22Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-32
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-18
Brake booster ............................................ 8-26
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-18
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-25
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-26
Brake system............................................. 5-32
Parking brake check ........................ 5-16, 8-25
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-30
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-33
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-33
Cassette player (See audio system) .... 4-16, 4-23,
4-28
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-26
Child restraints ................................................ 1-31
Installation on front passenger seat .......... 1-42
Installation on rear seat outboard
positions .................................................... 1-35
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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, Audible reminders............................. 2-15
Cigarette lighter and ashtray .......................... 2-26
Circuit breaker, Fusible link ............................ 8-28
Cleaning exterior and interior .................... 7-2, 7-3
Clock ............................................................... 2-25
Clutch
Clutch pedal .............................................. 8-27
Fluid ........................................................... 8-18
Clutch housing drain (4x4 only) ...................... 8-40
Cold weather driving ....................................... 5-34
Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ........................................................... 4-17
Compact spare tire ......................................... 8-39
Compass display .............................................. 2-7
Console box .................................................... 2-30
Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic)................................................... 4-8
Heater and semiautomatic air conditioner .. 4-3
Steering wheel audio controls ................... 4-30
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant .......................... 8-10
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-9
Corrosion protection ......................................... 7-4
Cover, Tonneau cover .................................... 2-33Cruise 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 ................................. 9-11
Door open warning light ................................. 2-11
Drive belts ....................................................... 8-22
Drive positioner, Automatic ............................. 3-16
Driving
Cold weather driving ................................. 5-34
Driving with automatic transmission .. 5-6, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-7, 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 .................. 9-14
Emission control system warranty .................. 9-22
Engine
Before starting the engine ........................... 5-9
Block heater .............................................. 5-35
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine coolant .......................... 8-10
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-14Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-15
Checking engine coolant level .................... 8-9
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-13
Coolant temperature gauge ........................ 2-4
Engine compartment check locations ......... 8-7
Engine cooling system ................................ 8-9
Engine oil................................................... 8-13
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation..... 9-6
Engine oil viscosity ...................................... 9-6
Engine serial number ................................ 9-13
Engine specifications................................... 9-9
If your vehicle overheats ........................... 6-11
Starting the engine ...................................... 5-9
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ...................... 5-2
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........................... 9-13
Filter, Air cleaner housing filter ....................... 8-23
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ............................................................. 2-23
Flat tire .............................................................. 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ............................................ 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-16
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-18
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-18
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ..................................................... 9-2
Engine coolant............................................. 8-9
Engine oil................................................... 8-13
Power steering fluid................................... 8-18
Window washer fluid ................................. 8-20
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FM-AM radio with cassette player and Compact
Disc (CD) player ............................................. 4-14
Fog light switch ............................................... 2-23
Four wheel drive (4WD) ........................ 5-20, 5-23
4WD shift switch operations ........................... 5-26
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 ..................................................... 9-2
Filler cap .................................................... 3-12
Filler lid ...................................................... 3-12
Fuel economy ............................................ 5-19
Fuel octane rating ....................................... 9-4
Fuel recommendation.................................. 9-4
Gauge .......................................................... 2-5
Fuses .............................................................. 8-27
Fusible links .................................................... 8-28
G
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 ....................................... 8-2
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch .............................................................. 2-19Glass hatch lock ............................................. 3-11
Glass hatch opener ........................................ 3-11
Glasses case .................................................. 2-28
Glove box........................................................ 2-29
Glove box lock ................................................ 2-29
H
Hazard warning flasher switch........................ 2-23
Head restraints ................................................. 1-9
Headlights
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-31
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-20
Heated seats................................................... 2-24
Heater
Engine coolant heater ............................... 5-35
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ....... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Heater operation.......................................... 4-2
Heater operation, Semiautomatic air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-4
Hood, release ................................................... 3-9
Hook, Luggage hook ...................................... 2-32
Horn ................................................................ 2-24
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security ............... 2-16
I
Ignition switch ................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission models ......... 5-6, 5-10
Key positions ............................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models ............. 5-7, 5-14
Immobilizer system ......................................... 2-17Indicator lights................................................. 2-13
Inside mirror .................................................... 3-15
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) test................... 9-23
Instrument panel ............................................... 2-2
Interior lights ................................................... 2-38
J
Jump starting .................................................... 6-9
K
Keys .................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ........ 9-14
Label, Emission control information label ....... 9-14
Label, F.M.V.S.S. certification label................ 9-13
Labels
Air bag warning labels............................... 1-20
Engine serial number ................................ 9-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)........... 9-12
Light
Air bag warning light ................................. 1-21
Bulb replacement ...................................... 8-30
Fog light switch ......................................... 2-23
Front fog light switch ................................. 2-23
Headlight switch ........................................ 2-20
Headlights Bulb replacement .................... 8-31
Interior lights .............................................. 2-38
Personal lights ........................................... 2-39
Replacement ............................................. 8-30
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Vanity mirror light ...................................... 2-40
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ........................................... 2-9, 2-13
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ..................................................... 9-15
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 ............................................... 2-32
Luggage rack .................................................. 2-34
M
Maintenance
Battery ....................................................... 8-21
General maintenance .................................. 8-2
Inside the vehicle ........................................ 8-3
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-5
Outside the vehicle...................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance .............................. 1-31
Under the hood and vehicle ........................ 8-4
Manual front seat adjustment ........................... 1-2
Meters and gauges ........................................... 2-3
Mirror
Inside mirror .............................................. 3-15
Outside mirror control................................ 3-15
Outside mirrors .......................................... 3-15N
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 ..................................................... 9-2
Changing engine oil .................................. 8-14
Changing engine oil filter .......................... 8-15
Checking engine oil level .......................... 8-13
Engine oil................................................... 8-13
Engine oil viscosity ...................................... 9-6
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............................................... 8-25
Parking brake check.................................. 5-16
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
Parking on hills .......................................... 5-16
Parking/parking on hills .................................. 5-30Personal lights ................................................ 2-39
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ....................... 4-32
Power
Front seat adjustment ................................. 1-4
Power door lock .......................................... 3-2
Power outlet .............................................. 2-25
Power steering fluid................................... 8-18
Power steering system .............................. 5-31
Power windows ......................................... 2-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-19
Precautions
Audio operation precautions ..................... 4-12
Braking precautions................................... 5-32
Cruise control operations .......................... 5-18
Cruise control precautions ........................ 5-17
Driving safety............................................... 5-4
Maintenance precautions ............................ 8-5
On child restraints ..................................... 1-31
On seat belt usage .................................... 1-23
On-pavement and offroad driving
precautions .................................................. 5-3
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................................... 1-10
Precautions when starting and driving ........ 5-2
Push starting ................................................... 6-10
R
Rack, Luggage rack ........................................ 2-34
Radio
Car phone or CB radio .............................. 4-32
Steering wheel audio controls ................... 4-30
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ......................................................... 9-23
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