2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owners Manual

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6 In case of emergencyFlat tire ...................................................................... 6-2
Changing a flat tire ............................................... 6-2
Jump starting............................................................. 6-9
Push starting ........................................................... 6-10If your vehicle overheats ......................................... 6-11
Towing your vehicle ................................................ 6-12
Towing recommended by Nissan ....................... 6-13
Vehicle recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) ........ 6-15
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CHANGING A FLAT TIREIf you have a flat tire, follow the instructions
below.Stopping the vehicle1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away
from traffic.
2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
3. Park on a level surface and apply the
parking brake. Shift the manual transmis-
sion into reverse (automatic transmission in
P).
WARNING
I
The transfer control lever
must be in the 2H, 4H or 4L position.
INever place the transfer control lever
in the N position. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle could roll unexpectedly even if
the manual transmission is in gear or
the automatic transmission is in the P
position. This could result in serious
personal injury or property damage.All-mode 4WD models:
IMake sure the 4WD shift indicator
and/or transfer 4LO position indicator
light remains illuminated before stop-
ping the engine.
IMake sure the ATP light is off before
stopping the engine. Otherwise, the
vehicle could roll unexpectedly even
if the automatic transmission is in the
P position. This could result in seri-
ous personal injury or property dam-
age.
4. Turn off the engine.
WARNING
IMake sure that the parking brake is
securely applied and the manual
transmission is shifted into R (re-
verse), on the automatic transmis-
sion in P (Park).
INever change tires when the vehicle
is on a slope, ice or a slippery area.This is hazardous.
INever change tires if oncoming traffic
is close to your vehicle. Wait for pro-
fessional road assistance.
5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to
signal professional road assistance person-
nel that you need help.
6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle
and stand in a safe place away from traffic
and clear of the vehicle.
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Blocking wheelsPlace suitable blocks at both the front and
back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat
tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is
jacked up.
WARNING
Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle
may move and could cause personal
injury.
Getting the spare tire and toolsRemove jacking tools and spare tire from
storage area.
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CAUTION
IDo not insert the jack rod straight as
it is designed to be inserted at an
angle as shown.
IMake sure the rod tip fits in the fitting
portion of the spare tire hanger and
turn the rod.
IBe sure to center the spare tire sus-
pending plate on the wheel and then
lift the spare tire.
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Removing wheel cap
CAUTION
Do not use your hands to pry off wheel
caps. Doing so could result in personal
injury.
Jacking up the vehicle and removing
the damaged tire
WARNING
INever get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by the jack.
IUse only the jack provided with your
vehicle to lift the vehicle. Do not use
the jack provided with your vehicle
on other vehicles. The jack is de-
signed only for lifting your vehicleduring a tire change.
IUse the correct jack up points; never
use any other part of the vehicle for
jack support.
INever jack up the vehicle more than
necessary.
INever use blocks on or under the
jack.
IDo not start or run engine while ve-
hicle is on the jack, as it may cause
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the vehicle to move. This is especially
true for vehicle with limited slip dif-
ferential carriers.
IDo not allow passengers to stay in
the vehicle while it is on the jack.
Carefully read the following instructions.
1. Place the jack directly under the jack-up
point.
The jack should be used on level firm
ground.
2. Loosen each wheel nut one or two turns by
turning counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.
Do not remove the wheel nuts until the tire
is off the ground.
3. Carefully raise the vehicle until the tire
clears the ground. To lift the vehicle, se-
curely hold the jack lever and rod with both
hands as shown above. Remove the wheel
nuts, and then remove the wheel. Do not
remove the brake drum with the wheel.
Installing the spare tire1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface
between the wheel and hub.
2. Carefully put the wheel on and tighten the
wheel nuts finger tight.
3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten wheel
nuts alternately and evenly until they are
tight.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire
touches the ground. Then, with the wheel
nut wrench, tighten the wheel nuts securely
in the sequence as illustrated.
WARNING
IIncorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.
IDo not use oil or grease on the wheel
studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.
As soon as possible tighten the wheel nuts
to the specified torque with a torque
wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
98 ft-lb (133 N×m)
Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure.
COLD pressure:
After vehicle has been parked for three
hours or more or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
placard affixed to the glove box lid.
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WARNING
Retighten the wheel nuts when the ve-
hicle has been driven for 600 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
5. Securely store the spare tire and jacking
equipment in the vehicle.
Stowing the damaged tire and toolsSecurely store the tire and jacking equipment
in the vehicle as illustrated.
WARNING
IAlways make sure that the spare tire
and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an
accident or sudden stop.
IThe small size spare tire is designedfor emergency use. See ªTires and
wheelsº in the ª8. Maintenance and
do-it-yourselfº section.
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