2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER warning light

Use a cloth1to protect the housing.If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the
“In case of emergency” section of this
manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . It
monitors tire pressure of all tires except
the spare. When the low tire pressure
warning light is lit and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE warning appears in the ve-
hicle information display, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. If
equipped, the system also displays pres-
sure of all tires (except the spare tire) on
the display screen by sending a signal
from a sensor that is installed in each
wheel.
The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 MPH
(25 km/h). Also, this system may not de-
tect a sudden drop in tire pressure (for
example a flat tire while driving) . For more details, refer to “Low tire pres-
sure warning light” in the “Instruments and
controls” section and “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section.
Tire inflation pressure
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) often and always prior to long dis-
tance trips. The recommended tire pres-
sure specifications are shown on the
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
or the Tire and Loading Information label
under the “Cold Tire Pressure” heading.
The Tire and Loading Information label is
affixed to the driver side center pillar. Tire
pressures should be checked regularly
because:
● Most tires naturally lose air over time.
● Tires can lose air suddenly when
driven over potholes or other objects
or if the vehicle strikes a curb while
parking.
Cargo light
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WHEELS AND TIRES
8-30Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. Recommended types and
sizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
WARNING
●The use of tires other than those recom-
mended or the mixed use of tires of
different brands, construction (bias,
bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns
can adversely affect the ride, braking,
handling, VDC system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to acci-
dents and could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
● If your vehicle was originally equipped
with 4 tires that were the same size and
you are only replacing 2 of the 4 tires,
install the new tires on the rear axle.
Placing new tires on the front axle may
cause loss of vehicle control in some
driving conditions and cause an acci-
dent and personal injury. ●
If the wheels are changed for any rea-
son, always replace with wheels which
have the same off-set dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade ve-
hicle handling characteristics, affect
the VDC system and/or interference
with the brake discs/drums. Such inter-
ference can lead to decreased braking
efficiency and/or early brake pad/shoe
wear. Refer to “Wheels and tires” in the
“Technical and consumer information”
section of this manual for wheel off-set
dimensions.
● When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated, the TPMS will not function
and the low tire pressure warning light
will flash for approximately 1 minute.
The light will remain on after 1 minute.
Contact your NISSAN retailer as soon
as possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
● Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by NISSAN could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS. ●
Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been re-
paired. Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail with-
out warning.
● The use of retread tires is not
recommended.
● For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
Four-wheel drive models
CAUTION
Always use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted or
radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Failure to do so may result in a
circumference difference between tires
on the front and rear axles which will
cause excessive tire wear and may dam-
age the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
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WARNING
Properly adjust the weight distributing
hitch so the rear of the bumper is no
higher than the measured reference
height when the trailer is attached. If the
rear bumper is higher than the measured
reference height when loaded, the vehicle
may handle unpredictably which could
cause a loss of vehicle control and cause
serious personal injury or property
damage.
Sway control device
Sudden maneuvers, wind gusts, and buffeting
caused by other vehicles can affect trailer han-
dling. Sway control devices may be used to help
control these affects. If you choose to use one,
contact a reputable trailer hitch supplier to make
sure the sway control device will work with the
vehicle, hitch, trailer and the trailer’s brake sys-
tem. Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer for installing and using the sway
control device.
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (907 kg) .
Class II hitch
Class II trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 3,500 lb (1,587 kg).
Class III hitch
Class III trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
Tire pressures
●When towing a trailer, inflate the ve-
hicle tires to the recommended cold
tire pressure indicated on the tire
placard.
● Trailer tire condition, size, load rating
and proper inflation pressure should
be in accordance with the trailer and
tire manufacturer’s specifications.
Safety chains
Always use suitable safety chains between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should be
crossed and should be attached to the hitch, not to
the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety chains can
be attached to the bumper if the hitch ball is
mounted to the bumper. Be sure to leave enough
slack in the chains to permit turning corners.
Trailer lights
CAUTION
When splicing into the vehicle electrical
system, a commercially available power-
type module/converter must be used to
provide power for all trailer lighting. This
unit uses the vehicle battery as a direct
power source for all trailer lights while
using the vehicle tail light, stoplight and
turn signal circuits as a signal source. The
module/converter must draw no more
that 15 milliamps from the stop and tail
lamp circuits. Using a module/converter
that exceeds these power requirements
may damage the vehicle’s electrical sys-
tem. See a reputable trailer retailer to
obtain the proper equipment and to have
it installed.
Trailer lights should comply with federal and/or
local regulations. For assistance in hooking up
trailer lights, contact a NISSAN dealer or repu-
table trailer retailer. Vehicles equipped with the
optional trailer tow package are equipped with a
7-pin trailer harness connector. If your trailer is
equipped with a flat 4-pin connector, an adapter
will be needed to connect the trailer lights to the
vehicle. Adapters are available at auto parts
stores and hitch retailers.
Technical and consumer information9-23

Additional information concerning motor
vehicle safety may be obtained from Trans-
port Canada’s Road Safety Information
Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or online at
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety (English speak-
ers) or www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere
(French speakers) .
To notify NISSAN of any safety concerns
please contact our Consumer Information
Centre toll free at 1-800-387-0122.
WARNING
A vehicle equipped with Four-Wheel Drive
(4WD) should never be tested using a two
wheel dynamometer (such as the dyna-
mometers used by some states for emis-
sions testing) , or similar equipment. Make
sure you inform the test facility personnel
that your vehicle is equipped with 4WD
before it is placed on a dynamometer.
Using the wrong test equipment may re-
sult in transmission damage or unex-
pected vehicle movement which could re-
sult in serious vehicle damage or personal
injury.
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 condition. Place the ignition switch in the
ON position 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 “not ready”. If the MIL does not
blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is
“ready”. Contact a NISSAN dealer to set the “ready
condition” or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
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10 Index
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-49
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-56
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-64
Airbagwarninglight...........1-64,2-14
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-18
Air conditioner Air conditioner service ...........4-58
Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-50,4-55
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-52
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-58
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-27
Anchor point locations .............1-34
Antenna....................4-114
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-10,2-11
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-27
Audible reminders ...............2-17
Audio system ..................4-59
Bluetooth®audio.............4-108
Compact Disc (CD) changer .......4-77
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-83,4-91
FM-AM radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-75 FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-87
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-80
Audio System iPod®Player...........4- 103, 4-105
Audio system Radio ....................4-59
Audio System Settings ...............4-81,4-87
Audio system Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-112
USB interface ............4-98,4-99
Autolight switch .................2-33
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-35
Automatic power window switch .....2-53
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-32
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUXjack ....................4-79
B
Battery ......................8-14
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-16
Block heater Engine ....................5-33
Bluetooth®audio...............4-108
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system .................4- 127, 4-141
Boosterseats..................1-46 Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-27
Brakefluid..................8-12
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system ................5-27
Brake warning light .............2-11
Brake wear indicators ........2-17,8-20
Parking brake operation ..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-20
Brakes ......................8-20
Break-inschedule ...............5-20
Brightness/contrast button .......4-15,4-30
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-35
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
C

argolight ...................2-58
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
CarphoneorCBradio............4-127
CDcareandcleaning.............4-111
CD changer (See audio system) .......4-77
CD player (See audio system) .....4-83,4-91
Check tire pressure ...............2-26
Child restraints .......1-28,1-29,1-30,1-32
Precautions on child
restraints ........1-30,1-37,1-41,1-46
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-34

Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-34
Child safety rear door lock ............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-17
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock (models with navigation system) . . .4-11, 4-26
Clockset .................4-11,4-26
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-10
Cold weather driving ..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player ........4-83,4-91
Console box ...................2-48
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). . .5-14 Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-14
Controlpanelbuttons..............4-16 Brightness/contrast button ......4-15,4-30
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-16
Setting button .............4-9,4-23
Without navigation system ..........4-4
Controls Audiocontrols(steeringwheel)......4-112
Heater and air conditioner controls .4-50, 4-55
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-52
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level ........8-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosionprotection ...............7-6
Cruise control ..................5-19
Cupholders...................2-46 D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-34
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-31
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player .......4-95
Dimensionsandweights.............9-8
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-35
Display controls
(seecontrolpanelbuttons) ........4-4,4-16
Distance to empty .............4-7,4-20
Door locks .....................3-5
Drive belt .....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ...........3-35
Driving Cold weather driving ............5-32
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) .............5-14
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
E
Economy - fuel ..................5-22
Emission control information label .......9-10
Emission control system warranty .......9-30
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Block heater .................5-33
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine coolant ...........8-8
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 .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Engine serial number ............
9-10
Engine specifications .............9-7
Starting the engine .............5-13
Enterbutton.................4-4,4-16
Eventdatarecorders ..............9-32
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Extended storage switch ............8-24
Eyeglass case ..................2-45
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)fluid..................8-11
Engine coolant .................8-7
Engine oil ...................8-9
Power steering fluid .............8-12
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-10
Foglightswitch .................2-36
10-2

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-56
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-27
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Fueloctanerating...............9-4
Fuel recommendation .............9-3
Loosefuelcapwarning........2-26,3-28
Fuses.......................8-21
Fusiblelinks ...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ................2-59,2-63
Gascap .....................3-27
Gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Fuel gauge ...................2-5
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-4
Trip odometer .................2-4
Generalmaintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-48
Gloveboxlock..................2-48 H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4- 127, 4-141
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-32
Headlight control switch ............2-32
Headlights ....................8-26
Heated seats ............2-37,2-38,2-41
Heated steering wheel .............2-39
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-50,4-55
Heater operation ...........4-51,4-55
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-52
Hill start assist system ..............5-31
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver ....2-59,2-63
Hood release ...................3-22
Hook Luggagehook................2-49
Horn .......................2-37
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch ........5-10
Image viewer ...................4-31
Immobilizer system .........2-28,3-4,5-13
Important vehicle information label .......9-10
In-cabin microfilter ................8-18
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-10 Inside automatic anti-glare mirror
........3-32
Inside mirror ...................3-32
Instrument brightness control ..........2-35
Instrument panel ...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-35
Intelligent Key system Key operating range ..............3-9
Key operation ................3-10
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-13
Troubleshooting guide ............3-18
Warning signals ...............3-18
Interiorlight....................2-57
iPod® Player ..............
4-103, 4-105
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-32
J
Jump starting ...................6-9
K
Keyfob battery replacement ...........8-25
Keyless entry With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system) .........3-13
Keys, For Intelligent Key system .......3-2,3-7
L
Labels Air conditioner specification label .....9-11
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ........9-10
10-3

Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number ............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label .........9-10
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System ......................1-32
License plate Installing the license plate ..........9-12
Liftgate......................3-22
Liftgaterelease.................3-26
Light Airbagwarninglight.........1-64,2-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel ........2-10
Bulb replacement ..............8-27
Chargewarninglight ............2-11
Foglightswitch ...............2-36
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-32
Headlightcontrolswitch ..........2-32
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-57
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-25
Passenger air bag and status light .....1-58
Security indicator light ............2-16
Spotlights (See map light) .........2-58
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-10
Lights Maplights ..................2-58
Lock Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7 Door locks
...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-48
Liftgaterelease...............3-26
Power door locks ...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ..........2-26,3-28
Lowfuelwarninglight ..........2-13,2-25
Low tire pressure warning light .........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . . .2-25
Luggage hook ..................2-49
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ..........2-50
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information) ........2-50
M
Maintenance Changing the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-22
Displaying the maintenance notice
reminder .................4-8,4-22
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
Outside the vehicle ..............8-2
Resetting the maintenance interval . .4-8, 4-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-28
Setting .................4-8,4-21
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light ............2-15
Manual front seat adjustment ...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-58
Map pocket ....................2-44
Meters and gauges ................2-3
Instrument brightness control ........2-35Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror ......3-32
Inside mirror .................3-32
Outside mirror control ............3-34
Outside mirrors ...............3-34
Vanity mirror .................3-32
Moonroof.....................2-53
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system . . .2-28, 3-4, 5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-152
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-4
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-10
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-11
Checking engine oil level ...........8-9
Engine

oil ...................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-5
Outside mirror control ..............3-34
Outside mirrors .................3-34
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-11
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-32
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-32
10-4