2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER coolant

You may notify NISSAN by contact-
ing our Consumer Affairs Depart-
ment, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.
In Hawaii call (808) 836-0888.
Due to legal requirements in some states/
areas, your vehicle may be required to be in
what is called the ready condition for an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emis-
sion control system.
The vehicle is set to the ready condition when
it is driven through certain driving patterns.
Usually, the ready condition can be obtained
by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired
or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may
be reset to a not ready condition. Before taking
the I/M test, drive the vehicle through the
following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready
condition. If you cannot or do not want to
perform the driving pattern, an NISSAN dealer
can conduct it for you.
WARNING
Always drive the vehicle in a safe and
prudent manner according to traffic con-
ditions, and obey all traffic laws.
1. Start the engine when the engine coolant
temperature gauge needle points to C. Al-
low the engine to idle until the gauge needlepoints between the C and H (normal oper-
ating temperature).
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator
pedal completely and keep it released for at
least 6 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed
of 53 to 60 MPH (86 to 96 km/h) for at least
5 minutes.
4. Stop the vehicle.
5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)
and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 at least 3 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
8. Stop the vehicle (shift lever in the ªPº or ªNº
position).
9. Rev the engine up between 2,500 and
3,500 rpm and hold it for 3 consecutive
minutes, then release the accelerator pedal
completely.
10.Wait 5 second at idle.
11.Rev the engine up between 2,000 andREADINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST (US
only)
Technical and consumer information
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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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T
Tachometer ....................................................... 2-4
Temperature display ......................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................................ 2-4
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start..................................................... 2-17
Three way catalyst ............................................ 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ...................................... 3-14
Tire
Flat tire ........................................................ 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-21
Tires
Spare tire ................................................... 8-39
Tire chains ................................................. 8-36
Tire placard ............................................... 9-14
Tire pressure ............................................. 8-34
Tire rotation ............................................... 8-37
Types of tires............................................. 8-35
wheel/tire size............................................ 9-11
Wheels and tires ....................................... 8-34
Tonneau cover ................................................ 2-33
Top tether strap child restraints ...................... 1-40
Towing
Tow truck towing ....................................... 6-12
Towing a trailer.......................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart ................. 9-17
Towing safety ............................................ 9-19
Trailer towing .................................................. 9-17
Transfer case shifting procedures ......... 5-21, 5-23
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-16Driving with automatic
transmission ....................................... 5-6, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ...... 5-7, 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release .. 5-13
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................ 9-12
Turn signal switch ........................................... 2-22
U
Underbody cleaning .......................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading............................. 9-21
V
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 2-40
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights ........................... 9-11
Identification number (VIN) ....................... 9-12
Loading information ................................... 9-15
Security system ......................................... 2-15
Vehicle recovery, (freeing a stuck vehicle)..... 6-15
Ventilators ......................................................... 4-2
W
Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .......... 1-20
Warning light
4WD warning light ..................................... 5-28
Air bag warning light ........................ 1-21, 2-12
Anti-lock brake............................................. 2-9
Automatic transmission park warning
light ............................................................ 2-10Brake warning light.................................... 2-10
Door open.................................................. 2-11
Low fuel warning light ............................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime............. 2-12
Warning lights ................................................... 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ........ 2-23
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .......................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty . 9-22
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Washing ............................................................ 7-2
Waxing .............................................................. 7-2
Weights (See dimensions and weights) ......... 9-11
Wheel/tire size ................................................ 9-11
Wheels and tires ............................................. 8-34
Cleaning aluminum alloy wheels................. 7-3
Window washer fluid ....................................... 8-20
Window(s)
Cleaning ...................................................... 7-3
Power windows ......................................... 2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch.............. 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..... 2-18
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Wiper blades ............................................. 8-24
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Engine coolant 8-9
Engine oil 8-13
Power steering fluid
(VG33E) 8-18
Brake fluid 8-18
Clutch fluid 8-19
Meters and gauges 2-3
Seat belt 1-22
Door lock 3-2
Rear door lock 3-10
Fuel 3-12, 9-2
Spare tire 6-3 Hood release 3-9Window washer fluid 8-20
Battery 8-21
Automatic transmission
fluid 8-16
Air conditioner 4-2
Audio system 4-11
STI0232
Power steering fluid
(VQ35DE) 8-18
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