2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER roof

Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do not load more than 200 pounds (91 kg) .
Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or its
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and
rear) . The GVWR and GAWR are located on the
F.M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver’s door
pillar) . For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to “Vehicle loading information”
in the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion later in this manual.
The front and rear cross bars (if so equipped) can
be adjusted or removed.
To adjust:
1. Loosen the 2 TorxThead fasteners
sAon
both ends of the crossbar.
2. Remove the plugs at the desired position
(
sC).
3. Slide the crossbar
sBto the desired position
(
sC) so that the holes in the crossbar line up
with the holes in the sidebar.
4. Tighten the 2 TorxThead fasteners on both
ends of the crossbar.
5. Reinstall the plugs at the previous position
sA.
6. Position your luggage on the crossbars and
secure the luggage with rope.7. Always check the tightness of the TorxT
head fasteners.
To remove:
1. Loosen the 2 TorxThead fasteners
sAon
both ends of the crossbar.
2. Remove the crossbar from the roof rack.
POWER WINDOWS
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled.
WINDOWS
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AUTOMATIC SUNROOF
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position. The automatic sun-
roof is operational for about 45 seconds, even if
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position. If the driver’s door or the front passen-
ger’s door is opened during this period of about
45 seconds, power to the sunroof is canceled.
Sliding the sunroof
To fully open the sunroof, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN
s1.
To fully close the sunroof, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE
s2.To open or close the sunroof part way, push the
switch in any direction while the sunroof is sliding
to stop it in the desired position.
Tilting the sunroof
Close the sunroof by pushing the switch toward
UP/CLOSE
s2. Release the switch, then push
the UP/CLOSE switch again to tilt the sunroof
up.
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN
s1.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Auto reverse function (when closing or
tilting down the sunroof)
The auto reverse function can be activated when
the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic
operation when the ignition key is in the ON
position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the OFF position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the sunroof oc-
curs.
WARNING
There are some small distances immedi-
ately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., inside
the vehicle before closing the sunroof.
When closing:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it moves to the front, the sunroof will
immediately open backward.
When tilting down:
If the control unit detects something caught in the
sunroof as it tilts down, the sunroof will immedi-
ately tilt up.
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If the auto reverse function malfunctions and re-
peats opening or tilting up the sunroof, keep
pushing the tilt down switch within 5 seconds
after it happens; the sunroof will fully close gradu-
ally. Make sure nothing is caught in the sunroof.
WARNING
cIn an accident you could be thrown from
the vehicle through an open sunroof.
Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
cDo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out of
the sunroof opening while the vehicle is
in motion or while the sunroof is
closing.
CAUTION
cRemove water drops, snow, ice or sand
from the sunroof before opening.
cDo not place heavy objects on the sun-
roof or surrounding area.
Sunshade
Open and close the sunshade by sliding it for-
ward or backward.
If the sunroof does not close
Have your NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
The interior lights have a three-position switch
and operate regardless of ignition switch posi-
tion.
When the switch is in the ON position
s1, the
interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
Type A
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Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
3. Push the
button. The indicator light
comes on.
When the
orare selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on (however, the
indicator light will not illuminate) if the outside
temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) . The air
conditioning system will continue to operate until
the fan control dial is turned to OFF or the vehicle
is shut off, even if the air flow control dial is turned
to a position other than the
position. This
dehumidifies the air which helps defog the wind-
shield. The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the passen-
ger compartment to further improve the defog-
ging performance.4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
cKeep the windows and sunroof (if so
equipped) closed while the air conditioner is
in operation.
cAfter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3
minutes with the windows open to vent hot
air from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This allows the air con-
ditioner to cool the interior more quickly.
cThe air conditioning system should be
operated for approximately 10 minutes
at least once a month. This helps pre-
vent damage to the system due to lack
of lubrication.
cA visible mist may be seen coming from the
ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air
is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
cIf the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. See “If your
vehicle overheats” in the “In case of
emergency” section of this manual.
AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and dial
positions forMAXIMUM AND QUICKheating,
cooling or defrosting. For additional information
on heating and cooling see “Heater and air con-
ditioner” in this section”.The air recirculation
(
) button should always be in the OFF
position for heating and defrosting.
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Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 – 30
miles (40 – 48 km) , with monaural (single chan-
nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo
FM. External influences may sometimes interfere
with FM station reception even if the FM station is
within 25 miles (40 km) . The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
characteristics as light. For example, they will
reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION (if so
equipped)
When the satellite radio is first installed or the
battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON andthe vehicle outside of any metal or large building
for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary
data.
The satellite radio mode will be skipped unless an
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XMTsatellite radio service sub-
scription is active. Satellite radio is not available
in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna can
affect satellite radio performance. Remove the
ice to restore satellite radio reception
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cUnsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
cTo avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capacity of the roof rack/gear bin (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo
area as far forward and as low as pos-
sible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this manual.
This could cause your vehicle to roll
over.
cDo not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
cBefore operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
cAlways drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may become hot.cLower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.
cDo not drive beyond the performance
capability of the tires, even with 4WD
engaged.
cFor 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-
tempt to raise two wheels off the
ground and shift the transmission to
any drive or reverse position with the
engine running. Doing so may result in
drivetrain damage or unexpected ve-
hicle movement which could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.cDo not attempt to test a 4WD equipped
vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer
(such as the dynamometers used by
some states for emissions testing) , or
similar equipment even if the other two
wheels are raised off the ground. Make
sure you inform test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may
result in drivetrain damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could
result in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
cAccelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
cIf at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle
has a higher center of gravity than a
two-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is
not designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional two-wheel
drive vehicles. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels
16 x 7.0J
17 x 7.5J
18 x 8.0J
Tires
P245/75R16
P265/70R16
P265/75R16
P265/65R17
P265/60R18
Spare tire Full size
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 192.3 (4884)
Overall width in (mm) 72.6 (1843)
Overall height
2WD S/SE with roof
rackin (mm) 72.4 (1838)
2WD LE with roof rack in (mm) 72.5 (1841)
V8 2WD SE/LE with
roof rackin (mm) 72.5 (1841)
4WD S/SE with roof
rackin (mm) 72.8 (1849)
4WD SE-OR with roof
rackin (mm) 73.3 (1861)
4WD LE with roof rack in (mm) 72.9 (1851)
V8 4WD SE/LE with
roof rackin (mm) 72.9 (1851)
Front Track in (mm) 61.8 (1570)
Rear Track in (mm) 61.8 (1570)
Wheelbase in (mm) 112.2 (2850)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg) See the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label” on the center
pillar between the driver’s side
front and side doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
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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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