2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER warning

If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve-
hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission 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, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, 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, a 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 needle
points 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 10 seconds.
3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a
moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of
53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
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 through 5 at least 10 times.
7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h)
and maintain the speed for at least 3 min-
utes.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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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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C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio............4-103
Cargo light...................2-53
Cargo net....................2-44
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-83
CD changer (See audio system)........4-62
CD player (See audio system).....4-56, 4-70
Child restraint with top tether strap......1-24
Child restraints.......1-14, 1-15, 1-20, 1-22
Precautions on child
restraints............1-20, 1-28, 1-35
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-24
Child safety rear door lock............3-6
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-21
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...............4-55, 4-60, 4-68
(models with navigation system) . .4-11, 4-27
Clock set.................4-11, 4-27
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Cold weather driving..............5-36
Compact disc (CD) player.......4-56, 4-70
CompactFlash (CF) player...........4-72
Console box...................2-38
Control panel buttons
Brightness/contrast button . .4-15, 4-16, 4-33
Enter button..............4-2, 4-16
Setting button.............4-9, 4-25
Startup screen...............4-19
Without navigation system..........4-2Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-85
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-36, 4-44
Rear audio controls.............4-86
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-18
Cup holders...................2-40
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-52
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-29
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-26
Digital video disc DVD.............4-88
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-30
Display controls
(see control panel buttons)........4-2, 4-16
Distance to empty.............4-5, 4-20
Door locks....................3-4
Door open warning light............2-15
Drive belt....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-29Driving
Cold weather driving............5-36
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-20
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-27
Engine
Before starting the engine.........5-11
Block heater.................5-37
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-9
Changing engine oil............8-10
Changing engine oil filter..........8-11
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-9
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-15
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine.............5-11
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-8
Enter button................4-2, 4-16
Event data recorders..............9-29
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-39
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F
First aid kit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-31
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-13
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-8
Engine oil...................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Window washer fluid............8-14
F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-30
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-47
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-20
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-22
Fuses......................8-23
Fusible links...................8-25G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-53
Gascap.....................3-22
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch...................3-21
Glove box....................2-39
H
Hands-free phone system, BluetoothT. . .4-104
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-31
Head restraints..................1-7
Active Head Restraint............1-7
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-27
Headlight control switch............2-27
Headlights....................8-29
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-91
Heated seats..................2-32
Heated steering wheel.............2-32Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-36, 4-44
Heater operation...........4-38, 4-45
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-46
Hill descent control switch...........2-33
Hill descent control system..........5-34
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-35
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-53
Hood release..................3-20
Hook
Luggage hook................2-42
Horn.......................2-31
I
Ignition switch..................5-8
Immobilizer system.........2-23, 3-3, 5-11
Important vehicle information label.......9-10
In-cabin microfilter...............8-19
Increasing fuel economy............5-20
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-26
Inside mirror...................3-26
Instrument brightness control.........2-30
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-30
Intelligent Key system..............3-6
Key operating range.............3-8
Key operation.................3-9
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation......3-12
Troubleshooting guide...........3-14
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Warning signals...............3-14
Interior light...................2-51
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-22
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyfob battery replacement..........8-26
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)........3-12
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system)......3-16
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.........3-2
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Emission control information label.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-55
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System................1-22
License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12Lift gate.....................3-20
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-56, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light).........8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-13
Bulb replacement..............8-30
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-30
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Headlights..................8-29
Interior light.................2-51
Light bulbs..................8-29
Low tire pressure warning light......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-17
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-49
Personal lights...............2-52
Security indicator light...........2-20
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-53
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-6
Door locks..................3-4
Power door locks...............3-5
Low fuel warning light.............2-16
Low tire pressure warning light........2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-17
Luggage hook..................2-42
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-42M
Maintenance
Changing the maintenance
interval.................4-7, 4-23
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder................4-8, 4-24
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-23
Seat belt maintenance...........1-19
Setting.................4-7, 4-23
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator light...........2-19
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-53
Map pocket...................2-40
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-30
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-26
Inside mirror.................3-26
Outside mirror control...........3-28
Outside mirrors...............3-28
Vanity mirror.................3-25
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system . . .4-74
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-88
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Injured Person................1-16
Larger children...............1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-12
Pregnant women..............1-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-54
Seat belt extenders.............1-19
Seat belt maintenance...........1-19
Seat belts..................1-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18
Three-point type with retractor.......1-16
Seat belt warning light.............2-17
Seatback pockets................2-40
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-29
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-32
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-20
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-23, 3-3, 5-11
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-23
Service manual order form...........9-30
Servicing air conditioner............4-47
Setting button...............4-9, 4-25
Shift lock release................5-16
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-13
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-18
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-52
Spark plug replacement............8-18
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-55
Starting
Before starting the engine.........5-11Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-11
Startup screen.................4-19
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-32
Power steering fluid.............8-13
Power steering system...........5-31
Tilting steering wheel............3-24
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-85
Stop light....................8-30
Storage.....................2-36
Storage bin................2-37, 2-42
Storage tray...................2-36
Sun visors....................3-25
Sunglasses case................2-39
Sunglasses holder...............2-39
Sunroof.....................2-50
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-55
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-56, 2-17
Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-47
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-55
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-40
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-40
Switch
Autolight switch...............2-28
Automatic power window switch.....2-49
Fog light switch...............2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-27
Headlight control switch..........2-27
Hill descent control switch.........2-33Ignition switch................5-8
Overdrive switch..............5-17
Power door lock switch...........3-5
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-26
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-25
Turn signal switch..............2-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-33
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-23, 3-3, 5-11
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-24
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-4
Tire chains..................8-40
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-33
Tire rotation.................8-40
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-42
Types of tires................8-39
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-26
Wheels and tires..............8-33
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-16
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Tire pressure display...........4-6, 4-21
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . .5-3
Tire rotation maintenance reminder . . .4-6, 4-21
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-24
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-26
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-20
Trailer towing................9-17
Transceiver
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.....2-53
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-12
Selector lever lock release.........5-16
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip computer...................2-5
Trip odometer...................2-4
Troubleshooting guide
(NISSAN voice recognition system).....4-131
Turn signal switch................2-30
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-26
V
Vanity mirror...................3-25
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-33
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-33Vehicle electronic system........4-13, 4-28
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery.................6-14
Vehicle security system.............2-22
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start. .2-23, 3-3, 5-11
Ventilators....................4-35
Visors......................3-25
Voice recognition system...........4-114
Voltmeter.....................2-8
W
Warning
4WD warning light.............2-15
Air bag warning light.........1-56, 2-17
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-13
Battery charge warning light........2-14
Brake warning light.............2-14
Door open warning light..........2-15
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-15
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-31
Low fuel warning light...........2-16
Low tire pressure warning light......2-16
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-17
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-49
Seat belt warning light...........2-17
Vehicle security system...........2-22
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-55
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12Warning lights..................2-12
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-33
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-14
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-49
Power rear windows............2-49
Power windows...............2-47
Rear power windows............2-49
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-24
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-25
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-24
Wiper blades................8-20
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