2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID brake

CHECKING INVERTER COOLANT
LEVEL
Check the coolant levelin the reservoir when
the engine and inverter are cold. The coolant
level should be between the MIN level
B, add
coolant to the MAX level
A.
If the inverter cooling system frequently
requires coolant, have it checked by a
NISSAN dealer.
CHANGING INVERTER COOLANT
Major cooling system repairs should be done by a
NISSAN dealer. The service procedure can be
found in the NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in inverter
overheating.
WARNING
● To avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the in-
verter is hot.
● Never remove the cap when the inverter
is hot. Serious burns could be caused by
high pressure fluid escaping from the
inverter coolant reservoir.
● Avoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re- insert it all the way.
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5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oillevel. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks
B. This is the normal oper-
ating oil level range. If the oil level is below
the L (Low) mark
A, remove the oil filler cap
and pour recommended oil through the
opening. Do not overfill
C.
6. Recheck oil level with the dipstick.
It is normal to add some oil between oil
maintenance intervals or during the
break-in period, depending on the severity
of operating conditions.
CAUTION
Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-
erating the engine with an insufficient
amount of oil can damage the engine, and
such damage is not covered by warranty.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it off.
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3. Remove the oil filler capAby turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Place a large drain pan under the drain plug
B.
5. Remove the drain plug
Bwith a wrench by
turning it counterclockwise and completely
drain the oil.
If the oil filter is to be changed, remove and
replace it at this time. See “Changing engine
oil filter” in this section.
● Waste oil must be disposed of prop-
erly.
● Check your local regulations.
WARNING
●Prolonged and repeated contact with
used engine oil may cause skin cancer.
● Try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
● Keep used engine oil out of reach of
children.
CAUTION
Be careful not to burn yourself. The engine
oil may be hot.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug with
a wrench. Do not use excessive force.
Drain plug tightening torque: 22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m)
7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler
cap securely.
See “Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and con-
sumer information” section of this manual for
drain and refill capacity.
The drain and refill capacity depends on the
oil temperature and drain time. Use these
specifications for reference only. Always use
the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
8. Start the engine. Check for leakage around the drain plug and oil filter. Correct as re-
quired.
9. Turn the engine off and wait more than 10 minutes. Check the oil level with the
dipstick. Add engine oil if necessary.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL FILTER
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Place a large drain pan under the oil filter
A.
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74 See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change 6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8 •Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20 *2
Without oil filter change
5-7/8 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5
Engine cooling system With reservoir 2-5/8 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.8 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Inverter cooling system ——
— Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) ——— Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*4
Differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic API
GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *8
Transfer fluid ——— API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil ——— Compressor oil ND-OIL8 or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1 gal7/8 gal 3.8 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional petroleum based oil may be used and meet all specifications and requirements necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*5: Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*8: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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10 Index
A
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-3
B
Battery ......................8-9
Chargewarninglight.............2-4
Before starting the engine ............5-3
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-11
Brake Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-13
Brake system .................5-7
Bulb replacement ................8-13
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants ...................9-2
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Checking inverter coolant level .......8-6
D
Drive belt ....................8-11 E
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-3
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-8
Checking engine oil level ..........8-6
Engine compartment check locations ....8-4
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-4
Engine specifications ............9-5
Starting the engine ..............5-4
F
Fluid Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine oil ...................8-6
Inverter coolant ................8-5
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel recommendation ............9-3 G
Gauge Power meter .................2-2
H
High voltage components .........HEV-10
Hybrid System Stops operating while driving ........6-2
Vehicle does not start ............6-2
Hybrid vehicle characteristics .......HEV-12
I
Ignition Switch Push-Button Ignition Switch .........5-2
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-3
Inverter Checking inverter coolant level .......8-6
Inverter cooling system ...........8-5
J
Jump starting ...................6-3

L
Light Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-13
Bulb replacement ..............8-13
Chargewarninglight.............2-4
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-3
Lowfuelwarninglight...............2-5
M
Maintenance Insidethevehicle...............8-2
Outsidethevehicle..............8-2
Under the hood and vehicle .........8-3
Meters and gauges ................2-2
O
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil ..............8-7
Changing engine oil filter ...........8-8
Checking engine oil level ...........8-6
Engine oil ...................8-6
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-4
P
Powermeter....................2-2 S
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-3
Jump starting .................6-3
Starting the engine ..............5-4
Stoplight.....................8-13
T
Towing Towing load/specification ...........9-6
V
Variable voltage control system .........8-11
Vehicle does not start ...............6-2
W
Warning Anti-lock brake warning light .........2-3
Battery charge warning light .........2-4
Low fuel warning light .............2-5
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-3
Warning lights ...................2-3
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VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-16)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
9. Fuse box/Fusible links (P. 8-21)
10. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Warninglight Name Page
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-10
or
Brake warning light 2-11
Charge warning
light
2-11
Low tire pressure
warning light2-11
Master warning light 2-13
Power steering
warning light2-13
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-13
Warning
light Name Page
Supplemental air
bag warning light 2-14
Indicator
light Name Page
Fog light indicator
light (if so equipped) 2-14
Front passenger air
bag status light2-14
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-14
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-14
Overdrive off indica-
tor light2-15
Security indicator
light2-15
Indicator
light Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-15
Tow mode ON indi-
cator light (if so
equipped) 2-16
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-16
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) off
indicator light2-16
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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