2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER battery location

8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Maintenance requirements..........................8-2
General maintenance..............................8-2
Explanation of general maintenance items.........8-2
Maintenance precautions...........................8-5
Engine compartment check locations................8-6
Engine cooling system.............................8-8
Checking engine coolant level...................8-8
Changing engine coolant........................8-9
Engine oil.........................................8-9
Checking engine oil level........................8-9
Changing engine oil...........................8-10
Changing engine oil filter.......................8-11
5-speed automatic transmission fluid...............8-12
Power steering fluid...............................8-13
Brake fluid.......................................8-13
Brake fluid....................................8-13
Window washer fluid.............................8-14
Window washer fluid reservoir..................8-14
Battery..........................................8-15
Jump starting.................................8-16
Variable Voltage Control System...................8-16
Drive belt........................................8-17
Spark plugs......................................8-18Replacing spark plugs.........................8-18
Air cleaner.......................................8-19
In-cabin microfilter.............................8-19
Windshield wiper blades..........................8-20
Cleaning.....................................8-20
Replacing....................................8-21
Brakes..........................................8-23
Fuses...........................................8-23
Engine compartment...........................8-24
Passenger compartment.......................8-25
Battery replacement..............................8-26
Keyfob.......................................8-26
Intelligent Key battery..........................8-28
Lights...........................................8-29
Headlights....................................8-29
Exterior and interior lights.......................8-30
Wheels and tires.................................8-33
Tire pressure..................................8-33
Tire labeling...................................8-37
Types of tires..................................8-39
Tire chains....................................8-40
Changing wheels and tires.....................8-40
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VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Fuse and relay box
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Air cleaner
8. Drive belt location
9. Radiator cap
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
8-6Maintenance and do-it-yourself
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VK56DE engine
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link box
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Drive belt location
8. Radiator cap
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Fuse and relay box
11. Battery
12. Engine coolant reservoir
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
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Maintenance and do-it-yourself8-7
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active Head Restraint..............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-24
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-40
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-47
Air bag warning labels.............1-55
Air bag warning light...........1-56, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-39
Air conditioner service...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil
recommendations..............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-36, 4-44
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
Servicing air conditioner..........4-47
Air flow charts..................4-40
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-22
Anchor point locations.............1-24
Antenna.....................4-87
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-32Audible reminders................2-21
Audio system..................4-47
Compact Disc (CD) changer.......4-62
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-56, 4-70
Audio System
CompactFlash (CF) player.........4-72
Audio system
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player....................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer................4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player.................4-67
Audio System
Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system....................4-74
Audio system
Radio....................4-47
Rear audio controls.............4-86
Audio System
Settings................4-59, 4-67
Audio system
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-85
Autolight switch.................2-28
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-29
Automatic power window switch.....2-49
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-18
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-16
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-26
AUX jack.................4-65, 4-72
B
Battery......................8-15
Charge warning light............2-14
Before starting the engine...........5-11
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Block heater
Engine....................5-37
BluetoothThands-free phone system. . . .4-104
Booster seats..................1-35
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-32
Brake fluid..................8-13
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Brake system................5-31
Brake warning light.............2-14
Brake wear indicators........2-21, 8-23
Parking brake operation..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes............8-23
Brakes......................8-23
Break-in schedule................5-20
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-30
Brightness/contrast button.......4-15, 4-33
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-13
Bulb replacement................8-30
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