2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER transmission oil

3.5L 6 CYLINDER (VQ35DD engine
model)
The following shows the maintenance
schedule.
Choose the maintenance schedule
needed based on your vehicle driving
conditions.
Af ter 120,000 miles (192,000 km)/144
months, continue maintenance at the
same mileage/time interval.
NOTE:
For information regarding automatic
transmission fluid, see “Additional infor-
mation” (P. 9-22).
5,000 miles/(8,000 km)/6 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Not applicable. Proceed to next interval.
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads and rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-pension parts
10,000 miles/(16,000 km)/
12 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer fluid
Essential:
• Replace engine oil & oil filter (5)
• Tire rotation
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads and rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-pension parts
Maintenance and schedules9-9

Essential:
• Replace brake fluid
(5) If the oil replacement indicator is dis-
played, change the engine oil and filter
within two weeks or less than 500 miles
(800 km).15,000 miles/(24,000 km)/
18 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Intelligent Key battery
Essential:
• Replace in-cabin microfilter
• Replace automatic transmission fluid
Severe use maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake pads and rotors
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-pension parts
20,000 miles/(32,000 km)/
24 months
Perform at number of miles, kilometers or
months, whichever comes first.
Standard maintenance:
Inspections:
• Brake lines and cables
• Brake pads and rotors
• EVAP vapor lines & fuel lines*
• Exhaust system
• Drive shaf t boots
• Propeller shaf t (4WD models)
• Steering gear and linkage, axle and sus-pension parts
• Differential gear oil
• Transfer fluid
Essential:
• Replace brake fluid
• Replace engine oil & oil filter (5)
• Tire rotation
9-10Maintenance and schedules

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Do-it-yourself ” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure US
Measure Imperial
Measure
Fuel 70 L18-1/2 gal 15-3/8 gal • For additional information, see “Fuel recommendation”
(P. 10-4).
Engine oil*
Drain and refill
* For additional informa-
tion, see “Engine oil”
(P. 8-7). With oil filter
change 4.8 L
5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt • Genuine “NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SN” (or equivalent) is recom-
mended.
• If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a syn-
thetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil (or engine oil) may be used.
Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other
than as recommended is not covered under NISSAN’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. For additional information, see
“Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” (P. 10-7).
Without oil filter
change 4.5 L
4-3/4 qt 4 qt
Engine coolant
with reservoir With tow
package 11.9 L
3-1/8 gal 2-5/8 gal
• Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
(blue) or equivalent
without tow
package 11.6 L
3-1/8 gal 2-1/2 gal
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) —— —• Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF
ONLY in GE9F01A. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that
are not equivalent to Genuine NISSAN Matic R ATF may dam-
age the automatic transmission. Damage caused by the use
of fluids other than as recommended is not covered under the
NISSAN's New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Differential gear oil —— —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic
API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may
cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle
repairs.
Coupling oil —— — • LSC Transmission Fluid 12-301
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
10-2Technical and consumer information

• When launching a boat, don't allow thewater level to go over the exhaust tail
pipe or rear bumper.
• Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights before backing the trailer into the
water or the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when
pulling a heavy trailer or hauling a heavy
load. Push or turn the Drive Mode Selector
switch to activate tow mode. Push or turn
the Drive Mode Selector switch again to
turn tow mode off. Tow mode is automati-
cally canceled when the ignition switch is
turned off.
Tow mode disables the Idling Stop System.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will
not cause any damage. However, fuel
economy may be reduced and the
transmission/engine driving characteris-
tics may feel unusual. When towing a trailer, differential gear
oil, transfer fluid and transmission oil/
fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, see
the “Maintenance and schedules” sec-
tion of this manual.
FLAT TOWING FOR 4–WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Never flat tow your 4-wheel drive
(4WD) vehicle.
• DO NOT tow your 4-wheel drive (4WD)
vehicle with any wheels on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
FLAT TOWING FOR FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE VEHICLE (if so equipped)
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground is sometimes called flat towing.
This method is sometimes used when
towing a vehicle behind a recreational ve-
hicle, such as a motor home.
CAUTION
• Failure to follow these guidelines can
result in severe transmission
damage.
• Whenever flat towing your vehicle,
always tow forward, never backward.
• Never tow your front wheel drive ve-
hicle with the front tires on the
ground. Doing so may cause serious
and expensive damage to the
powertrain.
• DO NOT tow your front wheel drive
automatic transmission vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground (flat
towing). Doing so WILL DAMAGE inter-
nal transmission parts due to lack of
transmission lubrication.
• For emergency towing procedures,
see “Towing recommended by
NISSAN” (P. 6-15).
Technical and consumer information10-31

11 Index
2
2nd row bench seat adjustment......1-9
A
Active Ride Control.............5-181Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-61Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system)
..............1-68Air bag warning labels............1-81Air bag warning light.........1-81, 2-16Air bag warning light,
supplemental..............1-81, 2-16Air cleaner...................8-18Air cleaner housing filter..........8-18Air conditionerAir conditioner operation........4-33Air conditioner specification label. .10-13Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations............10-8Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations..........10-8Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33Servicing air conditioner........4-39Alarm system (See vehicle security
system).....................2-71Anchor point locations...........1-42
Antenna................... .4-39Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).....5-175Antifreeze...................5-194Armrests.................... .1-9Autolight switch...............2-78Automatic
Automatic power window switch. .2-112Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . . .3-33Automatic brake hold............5-25Automatic door locks.............3-6Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB)...................2-16, 2-67Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with
Pedestrian Detection............5-136
B
Battery.................5-194, 8-14Charge warning light...........2-14Battery replacement............8-25Key fob...................8-25NISSAN Intelligent Key®.........8-25Before starting the engine.........5-16Belt (See drive belt)..............8-16Blind Spot Warning (BSW).........5-49Booster seats.................1-57Brake
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . .5-175
Brake fluid.................8-12Brake light (See stop light).......8-27Brake system...............5-175Brake warning light............2-13Brake wear indicators.......2-22,8-21Parking brake operation.........5-23Self-adjusting brakes...........8-21Brake Assist.................5-177Brake fluid...................8-12Brake system................5-175Brakes.....................8-21Break-in schedule.............5-169Brightness controlInstrument panel.............2-83Bulb check/instrument panel.......2-13Bulb replacement..............8-27
C
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-12Camera Aiding Sonar
(parking sensor)...............4-22Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants................10-2Car phone or CB radio...........4-40Cargo (See vehicle loading
information)................ .10-15Cargo area storage bin..........2-108Cargo light..................2-118Chassis control...............5-180

Intelligent Trace Control (I-TC).....5-180Check tire pressure..........2-41, 2-66Child restraint with top tether strap. . . .1-41Child restraints.......1-32, 1-33, 1-34, 1-36LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-36Precautions on child
restraints............1-44, 1-51, 1-57Top tether strap anchor point
locations...................1-42Child safety rear door lock..........3-7Cleaning exterior and interior......7-2,7-4Climate-controlled seat switches.....2-85Cold weather driving............5-194Console box..................2-104Controls
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-33CoolantCapacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants
...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Checking engine coolant level......8-6Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Corrosion protection..............7-7Cruise control................ .5-85Cup holders..................2-106
D
Daytime Running Light System......2-82Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch
.....................2-77
Dimensions and weights..........10-10Dimmer switch for instrument panel. . .2-83Door locks................... .3-5Drive belt....................8-16Driving
Cold weather driving...........5-194Driving with automatic
transmission................5-18Precautions when starting and
driving.................... .5-4Driving the vehicle...............5-18Dual panel moonroof............2-114
E
Economy - fuel................5-171Emergency call (SOS) button........2-93Emergency engine shutoff.......5-15,6-2Emission control information label. . . .10-12Emission control system warranty. . . .10-33Engine
Before starting the engine........5-16Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Changing engine coolant.........8-6Changing engine oil.............8-7Changing engine oil filter.........8-7Checking engine coolant level......8-6Checking engine oil level..........8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge. . .2-9Engine cooling system...........8-5Engine oil...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.............10-7Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Engine oil viscosity.............10-7Engine serial number..........10-12Engine specifications...........10-9Starting the engine............5-16Engine Block Heater.............5-195Engine coolant temperature gauge. . . .2-9Event Data recorders........10-35, 10-36Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)......5-4Explanation of maintenance items.....9-2Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items...................... .9-5Extended storage switch..........2-100Eyeglass case.................2-105
F
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........10-12Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch)......................6-2Flat tire...................6-3, 6-4Floor mat positioning aid...........7-6Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-12Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2Engine coolant................8-5Engine oil...................8-7Windshield-washer fluid.........8-12Fog light switch................2-84
11-2

Three-way catalyst...............5-4TireFlat tire................. .6-3, 6-4Spare tire................6-5, 8-41Tire and Loading Information label. .10-13Tire chains..................8-37Tire pressure................8-29Tire rotation.................8-38Tires of 4-wheel drive...........8-41Types of tires................8-36Uniform tire quality grading......10-32Wheel/tire size...............10-10Wheels and tires..........8-29,10-10Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)...................... .5-5Top tether strap child restraint.......1-41Towing
2-wheel drive models...........6-164-wheel drive models...........6-15Flat towing................ .10-31Tow truck towing..............6-14Towing load/specification.......10-23Trailer towing...............10-20Towing a trailer................10-20Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)........5-32Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver
.....2- 118, 2-119, 2-121, 2-122Transmission
Driving with automatic
transmission
................5-18
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country).................... .10-11Trip odometer..................2-8Turn signal switch...............2-83
U
Uniform tire quality grading........10-32USB/iPod® Charging Ports.........2-97
V
Vanity mirror..................3-32Variable voltage control system......8-16Vehicle dimensions and weights.....10-10Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.....................5-177Vehicle identification.............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN). . . .10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)...............10-11Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate...................... .10-11Vehicle immobilizer system.....2-72,5-16Vehicle information display.....2-22,2-45Vehicle loading information........10-15Vehicle recovery................6-17Vehicle security system...........2-71Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start. .2-72, 5-16Vents...................... .4-31Visors......................3-32
W
Warning
Air bag warning light........1-81, 2-16Battery charge warning light......2-14Brake warning light............2-13Engine oil pressure warning light. . . .2-15Hazard warning flasher switch......6-2Low fuel warning light.......2-39, 2-63Low tire pressure warning light.....2-18Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light................. .2-39, 2-64Seat belt warning light.......1-23,2-15Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-81, 2-16Vehicle security system..........2-71Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-81Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12Warning lights.................2-12Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-12Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders....................2-12Audible reminders.............2-12Indicator lights...............2-12Warning lights................2-12Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches
...................2-76Weights
(See dimensions and weights)......10-10Wheel/tire size................10-10Wheels and tires............8-29,10-10
11-7