2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER wiper fluid

the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.Use
only SAE Class S chains.Class “S” chains
are used on vehicles with restricted tire to
vehicle clearance. Vehicles that can use
Class “S” chains are designed to meet the
SAE standard minimum clearances between
the tire and the closest vehicle suspension or
body component required to accommodate
the use of a winter traction device (tire chains
or cables). The minimum clearances are de-
termined using the factory equipped tire size.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the
tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility
of whipping action damage to the fenders or
underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise,
your vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle
handling and performance may be adversely
affected.
Do not use the chains on dry roads.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
rear wheels and not on the front wheels.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains
in such conditions can cause damage to the
various mechanisms of the vehicle due tosome overstress. When driving on clear
paved roads, be sure to change to 2WD.
4. For four wheel drive:
If you install snow tires, they must also be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
CAUTION
ONLY use spare tires specified for each
four wheel drive model.SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTIt is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:

A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.

A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.

A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow- drifts.

Extra window washer fluid to refill the reser-
voir tank.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING

Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have a lot less traction or grip under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.

Whatever the condition, drive with
caution. Accelerate and slow down
with care. If accelerating or down-
shifting too fast, the drive wheels will
lose even more traction.

Allow more stopping distance under
these conditions. Braking should be
started sooner than on dry pavement.

Allow greater following distances on
slippery roads.

Watch for slippery spots (glare ice).
These may appear on an otherwise
clear road in shaded areas. If a patch
of ice is seen ahead, brake before
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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourselfMaintenance requirements .................................................. 8-2
General maintenance ............................................................ 8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items ................ 8-2
Maintenance precautions ..................................................... 8-5
Engine compartment check locations .............................. 8-7
Engine cooling system.......................................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level...................................... 8-9
Changing engine coolant ............................................ 8-10
Engine oil ............................................................................... 8-13
Checking engine oil level ............................................ 8-13
Changing engine oil ...................................................... 8-14
Changing engine oil filter ............................................ 8-15
Automatic transmission fluid ............................................. 8-16
Temperature conditions for checking ....................... 8-17
Power steering fluid ............................................................ 8-18
Brake and clutch fluid ........................................................ 8-19
Brake fluid ....................................................................... 8-19
Clutch fluid ...................................................................... 8-19
Window washer fluid.......................................................... 8-20
Window washer fluid reservoir .................................. 8-20
Battery .................................................................................... 8-21
Jump starting .................................................................. 8-21
Drive belts ............................................................................. 8-22
Spark plugs ........................................................................... 8-23Replacing spark plugs.................................................. 8-23
Air cleaner ............................................................................. 8-23
Windshield wiper blades ................................................... 8-24
Cleaning ........................................................................... 8-24
Replacing ......................................................................... 8-24
Parking brake and brake pedal ........................................ 8-25
Checking parking brake ............................................... 8-25
Checking brake pedal .................................................. 8-26
Brake booster ................................................................. 8-26
Fuses ...................................................................................... 8-27
Engine compartment ..................................................... 8-27
Passenger compartment .............................................. 8-28
Keyfobbattery replacement ........................................ 8-28
Lights ...................................................................................... 8-30
Headlights ....................................................................... 8-31
Wheels and tires ................................................................. 8-34
Tire pressure ................................................................... 8-34
Types of tires .................................................................. 8-35
Tire chains ....................................................................... 8-36
Changing wheels and tires ......................................... 8-37


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Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test (US
only) .............................................................................. 9-23
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-4
Rear power point....................................................... 2-28
Rear seat adjustment .................................................. 1-6
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-19
Registering your vehicle in another country ....... 9-12
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only) ...................... 9-22
Rollover........................................................................... 5-5
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Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-25
Reporting safety defects (US only)................ 9-22
Towing safety....................................................... 9-19
Satellite radio reception........................................... 4-14
Seat
Belt warning light................................................ 2-13
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-6
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-25
Infants and small children ................................. 1-26
Injured persons.................................................... 1-26
Larger children .................................................... 1-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-20
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-24
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-26
Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-4
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-32Seat belt hook ..................................................... 1-30
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-32
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-23
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-26
Two-point type without retractor (rear center lap
belt) ........................................................................ 1-30
Seat(s)
Heated seats........................................................ 2-26
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, vehicle security system ............ 2-16
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-18
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-16
Servicing air conditioner .......................................... 4-12
Shift lock release ....................................................... 5-14
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................ 5-7, 5-11
Manual transmission ................................. 5-8, 5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................................. 1-29
Spare tire carrier ....................................................... 3-10
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-23
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-3
Starting
Before starting the engine................................ 5-10
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-9
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting ........................................................ 6-11
Starting the engine............................................. 5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-18
Power steering system ...................................... 5-33
Steering wheel switch for audio controls..... 4-28Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-15
Storage ........................................................................ 2-29
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-41
Sun visors ................................................................... 3-15
Sunglasses holder .................................................... 2-30
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-40
Electric sunroof ................................................... 2-40
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-21
Supplemental air bag warning light .......... 1-21, 2-13
Supplemental front air bag system....................... 1-16
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-10
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-10
Supplemental side air bag and curtain side-impact
air bag system (if so equipped) ............................ 1-18
Switch
4WD shift switch operations ........................... 5-28
Audio control ....................................................... 4-28
Fog light switch................................................... 2-24
Front fog light switch......................................... 2-24
Glass hatch and outside mirror defogger
switch..................................................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-25
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-21
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-7
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models .......................................................... 5-7, 5-11
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .......................................................... 5-8, 5-15
Overdrive switch ................................................. 5-14
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-24


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Tachometer.................................................................... 2-4
Temperature display .................................................... 2-6
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant temperature
gauge .............................................................................. 2-4
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System), Engine
start ............................................................................... 2-18
Three way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-15
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 ........................................................... 2-36
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-44
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-12
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-17
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-19
Towing safety....................................................... 9-19
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-17
Transceiver, HomeLinkUniversal
Transceiver .................................................................. 2-44
Transfer case shifting procedures............. 5-23, 5-25Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-16
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-7, 5-11
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-8, 5-15
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-14
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ......................................................................... 9-12
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-24
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Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-21
V
Vanity mirror light ...................................................... 2-43
Vehicle
Dimensions and weights................................... 9-11
Identification number (VIN)............................... 9-12
Loading information............................................ 9-15
Recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle) ................. 6-16
Security system ................................................... 2-16
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system (if so
equipped) .................................................................... 5-36
Ventilators ...................................................................... 4-2
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Warning labels, Air bag warning labels .............. 1-21
Warning light
4WD warning light ............................................. 5-30Air bag warning light .............................. 1-21, 2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light ............................. 2-9
Automatic transmission park warning light .. 2-10
Brake warning light ............................................ 2-11
Door open warning light ................................... 2-11
Low fuel warning light ....................................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime ................. 2-13
Warning lights .............................................................. 2-9
Warning, Hazard warning flasher switch ............ 2-25
Warning, Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................................................... 2-9
Warranty, Emission control system warranty ..... 9-22
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-19
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................................................... 2-38
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................. 2-19
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer switch........ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........... 2-19
Wiper blades ....................................................... 8-24


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