2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER power steering

1. Ventilators (P. 4-14)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-48)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-32)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
2. Battery (P. 8-13)
3. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-8)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-8)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-16)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-15)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-11)
11. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-14)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-48)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-32)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-15)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-24, P. 2-25)
8. Storage (P. 2-35)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-26)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-38)
12. Power outlet (P. 2-34)
13. Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
14. Hill descent control switch (if so
equipped) (P. 2-33)
15. Shift selector lever (P. 5-11)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-33)
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2-2Instruments and controls
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The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv-
ing conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to reduce
wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced
even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If
maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck
vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine to turn ON the system. See “Vehicle dy-
namic control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and
driving” section.
WARNING
cNever rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully when using the
hill descent control system and decel-
erate the vehicle speed by depressing
the brake pedal if necessary. Be espe-
cially careful when driving on frozen,
muddy or extremely steep downhill
roads. Failure to control vehicle speed
may result in a loss of control of the
vehicle and possible serious injury or
death.cThe hill descent control may not control
the vehicle speed on a hill under all load
or road conditions. Always be prepared
to depress the brake pedal to control
vehicle speed. Failure to do so may re-
sult in a collision or serious personal
injury.
CAUTION
When the hill descent control system op-
erates continuously for a long time, the
temperature of the brake pads may in-
crease and the hill descent control system
may be temporarily disabled (the indicator
light will blink) . If the indicator light does
not come on continuously after blinking,
stop using the system.
The hill descent control system is designed to
reduce driver workload when going down steep
hills. The hill descent control system helps to
control vehicle speed so the driver can concen-
trate on steering the vehicle.
To activate the hill descent control system:
cthe automatic transmission selector lever
must be in forward or reverse gear,
cthe 4WD switch must be in the 4L position
and the vehicle speed must be under 15
mph (25 km/h) or
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VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
OFF SWITCHHILL DESCENT CONTROL SWITCH (if
so equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system keys..........3-2
Doors............................................3-3
Locking with key................................3-3
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-3
Locking with power door lock switch.............3-4
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-4
Remote keyless entry system.......................3-5
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Hood............................................3-8
Lift gate..........................................3-9
Lift gate release................................3-9
Glass hatch......................................3-10
Fuel-filler door...................................3-10
Opening the fuel-filler lid.......................3-10Fuel-filler cap.................................3-10
Steering wheel...................................3-12
Tilt operation..................................3-12
Pedal position adjustment (if so equipped)..........3-12
Sun visors.......................................3-13
Vanity mirrors.................................3-13
Mirrors..........................................3-14
Rearview mirror (if so equipped).................3-14
Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped)...............................3-14
Outside mirrors...............................3-16
Automatic drive positioner (if so equipped)..........3-17
Memory storage function.......................3-17
Entry/exit function.............................3-18
System operation..............................3-19
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1. Volume control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
MODE select switch
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: PRESET A!PRE-
SET B!PRESET C!CD*!DVD (if so
equipped)!AUX**.
*This mode is only available when a CD is loaded.
**This mode is only available when a compatible
auxiliary device is plugged into the AUX jack.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down to
increase or decrease the volume.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for less
than 1.5 seconds to change presets.
Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for
more than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previ-
ous radio station.
Next/Previous track (CD):
Push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of thepresent track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
Change disc (CD) (if so equipped):
Push the SEEK tuning switch
orfor
more than 1.5 seconds to change the playing
disc up or down.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.
CAUTION
cDo not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
cWhen cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-8
Automatic transmission..........................5-8
Key positions..................................5-9
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system................5-9
Before starting the engine.........................5-10
Starting the engine...............................5-10
Driving the vehicle................................5-11
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Parking brake....................................5-15
Cruise control....................................5-15
Precautions on cruise control...................5-15
Cruise control operations.......................5-16Break-in schedule................................5-17
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-17
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-18
Parking/parking on hills............................5-27
Power steering...................................5-28
Brake system....................................5-28
Brake precautions.............................5-28
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).................5-29
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Hill descent control system (if so equipped).........5-32
Hill start assist (HSA) system (if so equipped).......5-33
Cold weather driving..............................5-33
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-33
Anti-freeze....................................5-33
Battery.......................................5-33
Draining of coolant water.......................5-34
Tire equipment................................5-34
Special winter equipment.......................5-34
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-34
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-35
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cHEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB:sA
Turn the wheels into the curb and move the
vehicle forward until the curb side wheel
gently touches the curb.
cHEADED UPHILL WITH CURB:
sB
Turn the wheels away from the curb and
move the vehicle back until the curb side
wheel gently touches the curb.
cHEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, NO
CURB:
sC
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road
so the vehicle will move away from the cen-
ter of the road if it moves.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position
and remove the key.The power assisted steering uses a hydraulic
pump, driven by the engine, to assist steering.
If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, you
will still have control of the vehicle. However,
much greater steering effort is needed, especially
in sharp turns and at low speeds.
WARNING
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. Steering will be
harder to operate.The brake system has two separate hydraulic
circuits. If one circuit malfunctions, you will still
have braking at two wheels.
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping dis-
tance will be longer.
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will overheat the brakes, wear out the
brakes and pads faster, and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and to prevent the
brakes from overheating, reduce speed and
downshift to a lower gear before going down a
slope or long grade. Overheated brakes may
reduce braking performance and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
POWER STEERING BRAKE SYSTEM
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