2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER engine coolant

VQ35DD engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir(P. 8-11)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-5)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-7)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Fuse box (P. 8-21)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-21)
10. Battery (P. 8-14)
11. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-7)
12. Radiator cap (P. 8-5)
13. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-12)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
LDI3291
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-2
Meters and gauges ..............................2-4
Speedometer and odometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ................................... 2-7
Distance To Empty (DTE) ...................... 2-7
Compass (if so equipped) .......................2-8
Compass display .............................2-8
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................................... 2-11
Checking lights ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ............................... 2-12
Indicator lights .............................. 2-16
Audible reminders ........................... 2-19
Vehicle information display .....................2-19
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-20
Startup display .............................. 2-20
Resetting the trip computer .................2-21
Settings ..................................... 2-21
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-29
Security systems ............................... 2-34Vehicle security system
.....................2-34
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-35
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-37
Switch operation ............................ 2-37
Rear switch operation .......................2-38
Rear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ................2-39
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-40
Headlight control switch .....................2-40
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-43
Instrument brightness control ...............2-43
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-43
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-44
Horn ........................................... 2-45
Climate controlled seat switches
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-45
He

ated seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-46
Heated 2nd row seat switches
(if so equipped) .................................2-47
Heated steering wheel switch Type A
(if so equipped) ................................. 2-48
Heated steering wheel Type B (if so equipped) . . 2-49
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch ......2-50

1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin trip odometer 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
This vehicle is equipped with a speedom-
eter and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter clus-
ter. The odometer is located within the ve-
hicle information display.
LIC3597
METERS AND GAUGES
2-4Instruments and controls

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev
the engine into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating
the engine in the red zone may cause
serious engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range
1when
the gauge needle points within the zone
shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies
with the outside air temperature and driv-
ing conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the
normal range, stop the vehicle as soon
as safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
For additional information, refer to “If
your vehicle overheats” in the “In case
of emergency ” section of this manual
for immediate action required.
LIC2219LIC2220
2-6Instruments and controls

OPERATING TIPS
The sunload sensor, located on the top
driver’s side of the instrument panel, helps
the system maintain a constant tempera-
ture. Do not put anything on or around this
sensor.∙ When the climate system is in auto-
matic operation and the engine coolant
temperature and outside air tempera-
ture are low, the air flow outlet may de-
fault to defroster mode for a maximum
of 2 minutes 30 seconds. This is not a
malfunction. Af ter the engine coolant
temperature warms up, the air flow out-
let will return to foot mode and opera-
tion will continue normally.
∙ When the outside and interior cabin temperatures are moderate to high, the
intake setting may default to turn off air
recirculation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. You may no-
tice air flow from the foot mode, bi-level
mode or side demist vent outlets for a
maximum of 15 seconds. This may oc-
cur when the previous climate setting
was turned off. This is not a malfunction.
Af ter the initial warm air is expelled, the
intake will return to automatic control,
the air flow outlet will return to previous
settings, and operation will continue
normally. To exit, press any climate con-
trol button. ∙ Keep the moonroof (if so equipped)
closed while the air conditioner is in op-
eration.
∙ If you feel that the air flow mode you have selected and the outlets the air is
coming out do not match, select
the
mode.
∙ When you change the air flow mode, you may feel air flow from the foot out-
lets for just a moment. This is not a
malfunction.
LHA2473
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4-37

The ICC switch.............................. 5-46
ICC system limitations .......................5-52
System temporarily unavailable .............5-55
System maintenance ........................ 5-57
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) ...........5-58
AEB system operation .......................5-59
Turning the AEB system on/off ..............5-61
AEB system limitations ......................5-61
System temporarily unavailable .............5-63
System malfunction ......................... 5-64
System maintenance ........................ 5-64
Break-in schedule .............................. 5-65
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................5-66
Increasing fuel economy .......................5-67
Intelligent 4x4 (I-4x4) (if so equipped) ............5-67
I–4x4 system operation ......................5-67
Parking/parking on hills ........................5-71
Power steering ................................. 5-72
Brake system ................................... 5-73Brake precautions
........................... 5-73
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ..............5-73
Brake Assist .................................5-74
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .........5-75
Rise-up and build-up ........................ 5-77
Brake force distribution ......................5-77
Hill descent control system (if so equipped) .....5-78
Hill start assist system .......................... 5-78
Rear Sonar System (RSS) .......................5-79
Cold weather driving ........................... 5-80
Freeing a frozen door lock ...................5-80
Antifreeze ................................... 5-80
Battery...................................... 5-80
Draining of coolant water ....................5-80
Tire equipment .............................. 5-80
Special winter equipment ...................5-81
Driving

on snow or ice ....................... 5-81
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .........5-81

∙ Make sure the area around the vehicle isclear.
∙ Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-
washer fluid as frequently as possible,
or at least whenever you refuel.
∙ Check that all windows and lights are clean.
∙ Visually inspect tires for their appear- ance and condition. Also check tires for
proper inflation.
∙ Check that all doors are closed.
∙ Position seat and adjust head restraints/headrests.
∙ Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
∙ Fasten seat belts and ask all passen- gers to do likewise.
∙ Check the operation of warning lights when the ignition switch is placed in the
ON position. For additional information,
refer to “Warning lights, indicator lights
and audible reminders” in the “Instru-
ments and controls” section of this
manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shif t lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to oper-
ate if the shif t lever is in any of the
driving positions.
3. Push the ignition switch to the ON po- sition. Depress the brake pedal and
push the ignition switch to start the
engine.
To start the engine immediately, push
and release the ignition switch while
depressing the brake pedal with the
ignition switch in any position.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold weather or when re-
starting, depress the accelerator
pedal a little (approximately 1/3 to the
floor) and while holding, crank the en-
gine. Release the accelerator pedal
when the engine starts.
∙ If the engine is very hard to start be- cause it is flooded, depress the accel-
erator pedal all the way to the floor
and hold it. Push the ignition switch
to the ON position to start cranking
the engine. Af ter 5 or 6 seconds, stop
cranking by pushing the ignition switch to the LOCK position. Af ter
cranking the engine, release the ac-
celerator pedal. Crank the engine
with your foot off the accelerator
pedal by depressing the brake pedal
and pushing the ignition switch to
start the engine. If the engine starts,
but fails to run, repeat the above pro-
cedure.
CAUTION
Do not operate the starter for more
than 15 seconds at a time. If the engine
does not start, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds
before cranking again, otherwise the
starter could be damaged.
4. Warm-up:
Allow the engine to idle for at least
30 seconds af ter starting. Do not race
the engine while warming it up. Drive at
a moderate speed for a short distance
first, especially in cold weather. In cold
weather, keep the engine running for a
minimum of 2 to 3 minutes before
shutting it off. Starting and stopping
the engine over a short period of time
may make the vehicle more difficult to
start.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting and driving5-15

the tone will sound for only 3 seconds.
Once the system detects an object ap-
proaching, the tone will sound again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the
shif t lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
The RSS can be turned off in the vehicle
information display. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Vehicle information dis-
play” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion of this manual. To turn the RSS off, the
ignition switch must be placed in the ON
position.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear
bumper fascia) free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt (do not clean
the sensors with sharp objects). If the sen-
sors are covered, it will affect the accuracy
of the RSS.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer through the key hole. If the lock
becomes frozen, heat the key before in-
serting it into the key hole, or use the
NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32°F (0°C),
check the antifreeze to assure proper win-
ter protection. For additional information,
refer to “Engine cooling system” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the
battery fluid may freeze and damage the
battery. To maintain maximum efficiency,
the battery should be checked regularly.
For additional information, refer to “Battery”
in the “Do-it-yourself ” section of this
manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be lef t outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, includ-
ing the engine block. Refill before operating
the vehicle. For additional information, refer
to “Changing engine coolant” in the “Do-it-
yourself ” section of this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry
pavement. However, the performance
of these tires will be substantially re-
duced in snowy and icy conditions. If
you operate your vehicle on snowy or
icy roads, NISSAN recommends the use
of MUD & SNOW or ALL SEASON TIRES
on all four wheels. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for the tire
type, size, speed rating and availability
information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However,
some U.S. states and Canadian prov-
inces prohibit their use. Check local,
state and provincial laws before install-
ing studded tires.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-80Starting and driving