2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID roof

3.Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
●Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load
●Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag
●Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load
●Turn off air conditioning when it is not
necessary
4.Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
●Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag
●Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking
●Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes
●Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions●Frequent short-distance driving can re-
duce fuel economy
5.Use Cruise Control
●Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed
●Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains
6.Plan for the Shortest Route
●Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time
7.Avoid Idling
●Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions
8.Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
●Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting
9.Winter Warm Up
●Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy
●Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing
●Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling
●Park your vehicle in moderate ambient
temperatures when possible
10.Keeping your Vehicle Cool
●Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible
●When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system
11.Cargo
●Avoid transporting unnecessary luggage
in the vehicle
●Avoid carrying luggage in the roof rack
which can increase aerodynamic drag
12.Break-in
●your vehicle may need a break-in period
for more than 4000 miles to improve the
fuel economy
●Avoid measuring fuel economy within ini-
tial 1200 miles
5-34Starting and driving

7 Appearance and care
Cleaning exterior..................................7-2
Washing......................................7-2
Waxing........................................7-2
Removing spots................................7-3
Underbody....................................7-3
Glass.........................................7-3
Aluminum alloy wheels..........................7-3
Chrome parts..................................7-3
Tire dressings..................................7-3
Cleaning interior...................................7-4
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery air vent................7-4Air fresheners..................................7-5
Power Moonroof (if so equipped).................7-5
Floor mats . ....................................7-5
Seat belts.....................................7-6
Cleaning the seat tracks.........................7-7
Corrosion protection...............................7-7
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion......................................7-7
Environmental factors influence the rate of
corrosion......................................7-7
Protect your vehicle from corrosion...............7-7

AIR FRESHENERS
Most air fresheners use a solvent that could affect
the vehicle interior. If you use an air freshener,
take the following precautions:
●Hanging-type air fresheners can cause per-
manent discoloration when they contact ve-
hicle interior surfaces. Place the air fresh-
ener in a location that allows it to hang free
and not contact an interior surface.
●Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip on
the vents. These products can cause imme-
diate damage and discoloration when
spilled on interior surfaces.
Carefully read and follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using the air fresheners.
POWER MOONROOF (if so
equipped)
The sunshade is made from a suede material.
CAUTION
To help prevent damaging the moonroof
while cleaning:
●Do not rub the material with a cloth.
Doing so can damage the surface of the
material or cause a stain to spread.
●Never use benzine, thinner or any simi-
lar chemical to clean the suede. This
may discolor the moonroof and damage
the surface.
●Clean water based stains by patting the
surface with a clean soft cloth damp-
ened in warm water. Press a clean dry
cloth onto the surface to remove as
much dampness as possible and then
let air dry.
●Clean oil based stains by patting the
surface with a clean soft cloth damp-
ened in warm water. Press a clean dry
cloth onto the surface to remove as
much dampness as possible and then
let air dry.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
To avoid potential pedal interference that
may result in a collision or injury:
●NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-
other floor mat in the driver front
position.
●Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats
specifically designed for use in your ve-
hicle model. For additional information,
refer to your NISSAN dealer.
●Properly position the mats in the floor-
well using the floor mat positioning aid.
For additional information, refer to
Floor mat positioning aidin this
section.
The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex-
tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it
easier to clean the interior. Mats should be main-
tained with regular cleaning and replaced if they
become excessively worn.
Appearance and care7-5

WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel type Offset in (mm) Size
Aluminum 1.97 (50) 18 x 7.5J
1.97 (50) 20 x 7.5J
Spare Wheel - Steel 0.98 (25) 18 x 4T
Tire size 235/65R18
235/55R20
Spare tire T165/90D18
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 197.2 (5,008)
Overall width in (mm) 77.2 (1,960)
Overall height
without roof rack in (mm) 69.6 (1,768)
with roof rack in (mm) 70.2 (1,783)
Front and Rear Track in (mm) 65.7 (1,670)
Wheelbase in (mm) 114.2 (2,900)
Gross vehicle weight rating lb (kg) Refer to the “F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. certification label” on
the center pillar between the
driver’s side front and rear
doors. Gross axle weight rating
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
Technical and consumer information9-9

L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-27
Liftgate......................3-23
Liftgaterelease.................3-27
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-65,2-15
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-11
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36
Headlight control switch..........2-37
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-61
Lightbulbs..................8-26
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
Security indicator light............2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9Lights
Maplights ..................2-62
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-49
Liftgaterelease...............3-27
Power door locks...............3-6
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
Luggage hook..................2-53
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-54
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-54
M
Maintenance
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-62
Map pocket....................2-48
Memory Seat...................3-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control........2-39Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-33
Outside mirror control............3-35
Outside mirrors...............3-35
Vanity mirror.................3-33
Moonroof.....................2-57
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-32,3-4,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-137
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Oneshotcall..................4-113
Outside mirror control..............3-35
Outside mirrors.................3-35
Owner’s manual order form...........9-31
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-31
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P
Parking
Parking brake operation...........5-18
Parking/parking on hills...........5-39
Phone, Bluetooth® hands-free
system.................4-109, 4-124
Power
Front seat adjustment.............1-4
Power door locks...............3-6
Power outlet..............2-46,2-48
Power rear windows.............2-56
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-40
Power windows...............2-55
Rear power windows............2-56
Power inverter switch..............2-45
Power meter....................2-6
Power outlet................2-46,2-48
Power steering..................5-40
Power steering fluid...............8-14
Precautions
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-6
Precautions on booster
seats...........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
Precautionsonseatbeltusage.......1-16
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-47
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-63
Push starting...................6-13R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-108
FM/AM/SAT radio with CD/DVD player . .4-70
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player.....................4-63
Steering wheel audio control switch....4-94
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test.....................9-30
Rear power windows..............2-56
Rear sonar system................5-47
RearView Monitor................4-21
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.......................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-35
Recorders
Eventdata..................9-31
Refrigerant recommendation...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote Start...............3-20,5-14
Reporting safety defects (US only).......9-29
Roof rack.....................2-54
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Child seat belts.....1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
Reporting safety defects (US only).....9-29
Seat adjustment
Frontmanualseatadjustment ........1-2
Front power seat adjustment.........1-4
Second row bench seats........1-6,1-8Seatbackpockets................2-49
Seat belt
Child safety..................1-23
Infants and small children..........1-24
Injured Person................1-19
Largerchildren................1-24
Precautions on seat belt usage.......1-16
Pregnant women...............1-19
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-63
Seatbeltextenders .............1-22
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Seatbelts...................1-16
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-22
Three-point type with retractor.......1-19
Seat belt extenders...............1-22
Seatbeltwarninglight..........1-19,2-14
Seats
2nd row bench seat adjustment....1-6,1-8
Adjustment...................1-2
Armrests....................1-9
Automatic drive positioner..........3-36
Frontseats...................1-2
Heatedseats..........2-41, 2-42, 2-43
Manualfrontseatadjustment.........1-2
Security indicator light..............2-17
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start........2-32,3-4,5-13
Security systems
Vehicle security system...........2-31
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-31
Servicing air conditioner.............4-47
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-22
Sonar
Rear system.................5-47
Sparkplugreplacement.............8-18
10-5

Speedometer...................2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight) ...........2-62
SRS warning label................1-64
Stability control.................5-42
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-13
Jump starting.................6-11
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Push starting.................6-13
Starting the engine.............5-14
Starting the engine...............5-14
Steering
Heated steering wheel...........2-44
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Power steering system...........5-40
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-94
Stoplight.....................8-27
Storage......................2-48
Storagebin....................2-54
Sunglassescase.................2-50
Sunroof (see Moonroof).............2-57
Sun visors....................3-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels......1-64
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-65, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-54
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-64
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-47
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-47
Switch
Autolightswitch...............2-37
Automatic power window switch......2-57
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Hazard warning flasher switch........6-2Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36
Headlight control switch..........2-37
Instrument brightness control........2-39
Power door lock switch............3-6
Power inverter switch............2-45
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-35
Tow mode switch..............2-46
Turn signal switch..............2-39
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch.....................2-45
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-33
T
Tachometer....................2-5
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start.............2-32,3-4,5-13
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tire
Flat tire.....................6-3
Spare tire................6-4,8-40
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Tirechains..................8-37
Tireplacard..................9-12
Tire pressure.................8-30
Tirerotation..................8-37
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-39
Types of tires.................8-36
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-28
Wheels and tires...............8-30
Wheel/tire size.................9-9Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)....5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-29
Towing
4-wheel drive models............6-15
Flattowing..................9-27
Towing load/specification..........9-20
Towtrucktowing...............6-14
Trailer towing.................9-17
Towing a trailer..................9-17
Tow mode switch................2-46
Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver.....2-63
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-15
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-10
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-39
U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-28
USB interface
Audio file operation..........4-79,4-81
Video file operation.............4-82
V
Vanity mirror...................3-33
10-6