2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID battery

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 system.
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.
Trailer brakes
When towing a trailer load of 3,500 lbs.
(1,587 kg) or more, trailers with a brake
system MUST be used.However, most states
require a separate braking system on trailers with
a loaded weight above a specific amount. Make
sure the trailer meets the local regulations and
the regulations where you plan to tow.
Several types of braking systems are available.
Surge Brakes -The surge brake actuator is
mounted on the trailer tongue with a hydraulic line
running to each trailer wheel. Surge brakes are
activated by the trailer pushing against the hitch
ball when the tow vehicle is braking. Hydraulic
surge brakes are common on rental trailers and
some boat trailers. In this type of system, there is
no hydraulic or electric connection for brake op-
eration between the tow vehicle and the trailer.Electric Trailer Brakes -Electric braking sys-
tems are activated by an electronic signal sent
from a trailer brake controller (special brake-
sensing module) . If electric trailer brakes are
used, refer to “Electric trailer brake controller” in
this section.
Have a professional supplier of towing equip-
ment make sure the trailer brakes are properly
installed and demonstrate proper brake function
testing.
WARNING
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
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Wire color designation for electric trailer brake
controller jumper harness.
WIRE COLOR NOTE
RED/GREEN Vehicle stop lamp switch
to trailer brake controller.
BLACK Brake controller ground
(-) .
BROWN/WHITE Trailer brake controller
switched output.
RED/BLUE Not used
RED Fused trailer brake con-
troller battery feed (B+) .
3. Peel off the tape and connect the jumper
harness to the connector .
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Install the aftermarket electric trailer brake
controller according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Pre-towing tips
●Be certain your vehicle maintains a level
position when a loaded and/or unloaded
trailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if it
has an abnormal nose-up or nose-down
condition; check for improper tongue load,
overload, worn suspension or other possible
causes of either condition.●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Keep the cargo load as low as possible in
the trailer to keep the trailer center of gravity
low.
●Load the trailer so approximately 60% of the
trailer load is in the front half and 40% is in
the back half. Also make sure the load is
balanced side to side.
●Check your hitch, trailer tire pressure, ve-
hicle tire pressure, trailer light operation, and
trailer wheel lug nuts every time you attach a
trailer to the vehicle.
●Be certain your rearview mirrors conform to
all federal, state or local regulations. If not,
install any mirrors required for towing before
driving the vehicle.
●Determine the overall height of the vehicle
and trailer so the required clearance is
known.Trailer towing tips
In order to gain skill and an understanding of the
vehicle’s behavior, you should practice turning,
stopping and backing up in an area which is free
from traffic. Steering stability and braking perfor-
mance will be somewhat different than under
normal driving conditions.●Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
●Lock the trailer hitch coupler with a pin or
lock to prevent the coupler from inadver-
tently becoming unlatched.
●Avoid abrupt starts, acceleration or stops.
●Avoid sharp turns or lane changes.
●Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed.
●When backing up, hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand. Move your
hand in the direction in which you want the
trailer to go. Make small corrections and
back up slowly. If possible, have someone
guide you when you are backing up.
Always block the wheels on both vehicle and
trailer when parking. Parking on a slope is not
recommended; however, if you must do so:
CAUTION
If you move the shift lever to the P (Park)
position before blocking the wheels and
applying the parking brake, transmission
damage could occur.
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https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/
7/PCDB-BDPP/fc-cp.aspx?lang=fra
(French speakers)
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 condi-
tion. Place the ignition switch in the ON position
without starting the engine. If the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 sec-
onds 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
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-6,1-8
A
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-47
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)...............1-54
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-64
Airbagwarninglight...........1-65,2-15
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-65, 2-15
Air cleaner housing filter............8-19
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations.............9-7
Heater and air conditioner controls....4-43
Servicing air conditioner..........4-47
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-31
Anchor point locations.............1-30
Antenna.....................4-95
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-10
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)........5-41
Armrests .....................1-9
Around View™ Monitor.............4-28
Audible reminders...............2-18
Audio system..................4-47
Bluetooth®audio..............4-90
Compact disc (CD) player.....4-67,4-74Audio System
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player
Operation..................4-76
Audio system
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-70
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-63
Audio System
iPod® Player.............4-84,4-86
iPod® player operation.......4-84,4-86
Audio system
Radio ....................4-47
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-94
USB interface............4-79,4-80
Autolight switch.................2-37
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-36
Automatic power window switch.....2-57
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-33
Automatic door locks..............3-6
Automatic drive positioner...........3-36
B
Battery......................8-16
Chargewarninglight............2-11
Battery replacement
Keyfob ...................8-24
Before starting the engine...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt)..............8-17
Block heater
Engine....................5-49Bluetooth® audio................4-90
Bluetooth® hands-free phone
system.................4-109, 4-124
Boosterseats..................1-44
Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)......5-41
Brake fluid..................8-14
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-27
Brake system................5-40
Brakewearindicators........2-18,8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-18
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Brake fluid....................8-14
Brakes......................8-21
Brake system..................5-40
Break-inschedule ...............5-33
Brightness/contrast button........4-9,4-18
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-39
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-10
Bulbreplacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Cargolight ...................2-62
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-13
Car phone or CB radio............4-108
CDcareandcleaning .............4-93
CD player (See audio system).....4-67,4-74
Check tire pressure...............2-30

Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system)......1-54
Front power seat adjustment...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-35
Fuel-filler door and cap...........3-28
Fuel gauge...................2-5
Fuel octane rating...............9-5
Loose fuel cap warning........2-30,3-29
Fuel gauge.....................2-5
Fuses.......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-22
G
Garage door opener, HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver....................2-63
Gascap .....................3-28
Gauge
Fuel gauge...................2-5
Odometer...................2-4
Power meter..................2-6
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4
General maintenance...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-49
Gloveboxlock..................2-49H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth®...............4-109, 4-124
Hazard warning flasher switch..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-36
Headlight control switch............2-37
Headlights....................8-26
Head restraints..................1-11
Heated seats............2-41,2-42,2-43
Heated steering wheel.............2-44
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-43
Heater operation...............4-44
High voltage components..........HEV-10
Hill descent control system...........5-45
Hill start assist system..............5-46
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.......2-63
Hood release...................3-22
Hook
Luggage hook................2-53
Horn .......................2-41
Hybrid System
Stops operating while driving.........6-9
Vehicle does not start............6-10
Hybrid vehicle characteristics........HEV-12
I
Ignition Switch
Push-Button Ignition Switch........5-10
Imageviewer...................4-19
Immobilizer system.........2-32,3-4,5-13
Important vehicle information label.......9-11In-cabin microfilter................8-19
Increasing fuel economy.............5-35
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).....................2-9
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror........3-33
Instrument brightness control..........2-39
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch........2-39
Intelligent Key system
Key operating range..............3-9
Key operation................3-10
Mechanical key................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation.......3-14
Troubleshooting guide............3-18
Warning signals...............3-18
Interior light....................2-61
Inverter
Checking inverter coolant level.......8-10
Inverter cooling system............8-9
iPod®Player ...............4-84, 4-86
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-27
J
Jump starting...................6-11
K
Key fob battery replacement..........8-24
Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system).........3-14
Keys, For Intelligent Key system.......3-2,3-7
10-3

Vehicledimensionsandweights.........9-9
Vehicle does not start..............6-10
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . . .2-45
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system.....5-42
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system....5-42
Vehicle identification...............9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)................9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate....9-10
Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-32,3-4,5-13
Vehicleloadinginformation...........9-13
Vehicle recovery..............6-16,6-17
Vehicle security system.............2-31
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi-
lizer system) , engine start......2-32,3-4,5-13
Ventilators....................4-41
Visors.......................3-32
Voice recognition system...........4-137
W
Warning
Airbagwarninglight.........1-65,2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-10
Battery charge warning light........2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-12
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2
Loose fuel cap warning........2-30,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.....2-12,2-14,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-14,2-29
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-56
Seat belt warning light........1-19,2-14Supplemental air bag warning light .1-65, 2-15
Vehicle security system...........2-31
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................2-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .....................2-9
Audible reminders...............2-9
Indicatorlights.................2-9
Warninglights.................2-9
Warninglights...................2-9
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-33
Weights(Seedimensionsandweights).....9-9
Wheels and tires.................8-30
Wheel/tire size...................9-9
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country................9-10
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-56
Power rear windows.............2-56
Power windows...............2-55
Rear power windows............2-56
Windshield-washer fluid.............8-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-33
Windshieldwiperblades............8-20
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-35
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-33
Wiperblades.................8-20
10-7