2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER fuel type

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel................................2-4
Meters and gauges .............................2-6
Speedometer and odometer .................2-6
Tachometer ..................................2-8
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..........2-9
Fuel gauge .................................. 2-10
Distance To Empty (DTE) .....................2-11
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ...................................... 2-12
Checking lights .............................. 2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (red) ...............2-14
Warning/Indicator lights (yellow) ............2-17
Warning/Indicator lights (other) .............2-22
Audible reminders ........................... 2-23
Vehicle information display 7 inch (18 cm)
Type A (if so equipped) ......................... 2-23
How to use the vehicle information
display ...................................... 2-24
Startup display .............................. 2-24
Trip computer ............................... 2-25
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-28
Settings ..................................... 2-29
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-39
Vehicle information display 12.3 inch (31 cm)
Type B (if so equipped) ......................... 2-48How to use the vehicle information
display
...................................... 2-48
Startup display .............................. 2-49
Trip computer ............................... 2-50
Changing the meter screen view ............2-53
Oil control system (if so equipped) ...........2-54
Settings ..................................... 2-55
Vehicle information display warnings
and indicators ............................... 2-65
Security systems ............................... 2-76
Vehicle security system .....................2-76
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System .........2-77
Wiper and washer switch .......................2-78
Switch operation ............................ 2-78
Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(if so equipped) .............................. 2-79
Rear switch operation .......................2-80
R

ear window and outside mirror
(if so equipped) defroster switch ...............2-81
Headlight and turn signal switch ...............2-82
Headlight control switch ....................2-82
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
system ...................................... 2-87
Instrument brightness control ..............2-88
Turn signal switch ........................... 2-88
Fog light switch (if so equipped) .............2-89

The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant tempera-
ture is within the normal range
O1when
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 tem-
perature 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 overheated, continued operation of
the vehicle may seriously damage the
engine. For additional information, see
“If your vehicle overheats” (P. 6-13).
FUEL GAUGE
LIC4669
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
LIC2222
7 inch (18 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
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The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel
level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) af-
ter the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
The low fuel warning message shows in
the vehicle information display when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low. Refill the fuel tank before the gauge reg-
isters 0 (Empty).
The
indicates that the fuel-filler door
is located on the driver's side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
af ter a few driving trips, have the ve-
hicle inspected. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.
• For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)”
(P. 2-20) or “Malfunction Indicator
(MIL)” (P. 2-68).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
Displays the estimated distance the ve-
hicle can be driven before refueling. The
value is calculated based on recent fuel
economy, the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank, and the actual fuel
consumption. Changes in driving patterns or conditions
can cause the DTE value to vary. As a result,
the value displayed may differ from the ac-
tual distance that can be driven.
DTE display will change to “---” when the
fuel level in the tank is getting low, prior to
the fuel gauge reaching 0 (Empty).
NOTE:
• The DTE value af ter refill is estimated
based on recent fuel economy and
amount of fuel added.
• If a small amount of fuel is added, or the ignition is on during refueling, the
display may not be updated.
• Conditions that affect the fuel economy will also affect the estimated
DTE value (city/highway driving, idle
time, remote start time, terrain, sea-
sonal weather, added vehicle weight,
added deflectors, roof racks, etc.).
LIC4670
12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-11

The MIL may stop blinking and come on
steady. Have the vehicle inspected. It is rec-
ommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without
having the emission control system
checked and repaired as necessary
could lead to poor driveability, reduced
fuel economy, and possible damage to
the emission control system.
Master warning light (if so
equipped)
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning light illuminates if a
warning message appears in the vehicle
information display.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display—12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
Rear Automatic Braking
(RAB) system warning light
(if so equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. It turns
off af ter the engine is started.
This light illuminates when the RAB system
is turned off in the vehicle information
display.
If the light illuminates when the RAB sys-
tem is on, it may indicate that the system is
unavailable. For additional information, see
“Rear Automatic Braking (RAB)” (P. 5-130).
Slip indicator light
This indicator light will blink when the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is op-
erating, thus alerting the driver to the fact
that the road surface is slippery and the
vehicle is nearing its traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working;
this is normal.
The light will blink for a few seconds af ter
the VDC system stops limiting wheel spin. The
indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter ap-
proximately 2 seconds if the system is op-
erational. If the light does not come on
have the system checked. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the
VDC system is disabled in the vehicle infor-
mation display. This indicates the VDC sys-
tem has been turned off.
Enable the VDC system in the vehicle infor-
mation display or restart the engine and
the system will operate normally. For addi-
tional information, see “Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system” (P. 5-177).
The VDC OFF indicator light also comes on
when you place the ignition switch in the
ON position. The light will turn off af ter
about 2 seconds if the system is opera-
tional. If the light stays on or comes on
along with the
indicator light while
you are driving, have the VDC system
checked. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
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The low tire pressure indicator warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is
not functioning properly.
Af ter the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this indicator appears for about 1
second and turns off.
Low Washer Fluid
This warning appears when the
windshield-washer fluid is at a low level.
Add windshield-washer fluid as necessary.
For additional information, see
“Windshield-washer fluid” (P. 8-11).
Malfunction Indicator (MIL)
If this indicator appears steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate
a potential emission control malfunction.
The MIL may also come on steady if the
vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
Af ter a few driving trips, the
indicator
should turn off if no other potential emis-
sion control system malfunction exists.
If this indicator appears steady for 20 sec-
onds and then blinks for 10 seconds when
the engine is not running, it indicates that the vehicle is not ready for an emission
control system inspection/maintenance
test. For additional information, see “Readi-
ness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test”
(P. 10-36).
Master warning indicator
When the ignition is in the ON position, the
master warning indicator appears with
various other warning messages.
For additional information, see “Vehicle in-
formation display–7 inch (18 cm) Type A”
(P. 2-23) or “Vehicle information display—12.3
inch (31 cm) Type B” (P. 2-48).
Neutral Hold Mode activated
This message appears when the Neutral
hold mode is activated. To exit the Neutral
hold mode, place the vehicle in any other
shif t position other than N (Neutral). For
additional information, see “Neutral hold
mode function” (P. 5-23).
Neutral Hold Mode was not activated
This message appears when the Neutral
hold mode is unavailable. To activate the
Neutral hold mode, wait for a while without
shif ting and then perform the operations
again. For additional information, see “Neu-
tral hold mode function” (P. 5-23).
Neutral Hold Mode guidance
This message appears af ter approxi-
mately 5 seconds when the ignition switch
is placed in the OFF position while the shif t
position is in the N (Neutral) position (Neu-
tral hold mode is available). For additional
information, see “Neutral hold mode func-
tion” (P. 5-23).
Parking Sensor Error: See Owner’s
Manual
This warning appears when there is an er-
ror with the system. For additional informa-
tion, see “Front and rear sonar system”
(P. 5-183).
Power will turn off to save the battery
Under the specific conditions, this warning
may appear in the vehicle information dis-
play af ter a period of time if the ignition
switch is in the ON position and if the ve-
hicle is in P (Park). For additional informa-
tion, see “Push-button ignition switch posi-
tions” (P. 5-14).
Power turned off to save the battery
Under the specific conditions, this warning
may appear af ter the ignition switch is au-
tomatically turned off. For additional infor-
mation, see “Push-button ignition switch
positions” (P. 5-14).
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If the Idling Stop System is activated or de-
activated using the Idling Stop OFF switch,
the message is shown.The fuel saved and the engine stop time
mode shows the following items:
• The fuel saved shows the estimated
quantity of fuel that was saved by the
Idling Stop System every time the engine
is automatically stopped.
• The engine stop time shows the time that the engine has been stopped for by
the Idling Stop System. The total fuel saved and the engine stop
time can also be checked in the vehicle
information display. For additional infor-
mation, see “Vehicle information display – 7
inch (18 cm) Type A” (P. 2-23) or “Vehicle in-
formation display – 12.3 inch (31 cm) Type B”
(P. 2-48).
LSD4277
Idling Stop System ON or OFF
LSD4278
Fuel saved and engine stop time
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WARNING
• Operating the engine with the air
cleaner filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air cleaner
filter not only cleans the intake air, it
also stops the flame if the engine
backfires. If the air cleaner is not in-
stalled and the engine backfires, you
could be burned. Never drive with the
air cleaner filter off. Be cautious
working on the engine when the air
cleaner is off. •
Never pour fuel into the throttle body
or attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
push the tabs
OAand pull the cover
upward.
The dry paper type filter element may be
cleaned and reused. Replace the air filter
according to the maintenance log shown
in the "Maintenance and schedules" sec-
tion of this manual.
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in
the housing and latch the clips
OA.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, see "Main-
tenance and schedules" section of this
manual for change intervals.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
LDI3581
AIR CLEANER
Do-it-yourself8-17

NOTE:
NISSAN does not advocate the use of
non-OEM approved af termarket flush-
ing systems and strongly advises
against performing these services on a
NISSAN product. Many of the af termar-
ket flushing systems use non-OEM ap-
proved chemicals or solvents, the use of
which has not been validated by NISSAN.
For recommended fuel, lubricants, fluids,
grease, and refrigerant, see “Recom-
mended fluids/lubricants and capaci-
ties” (P. 10-2).
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE:
Drive belts*:Check engine drive belts for
wear, fraying or cracking and for proper
tension. Replace any damaged drive belts.
Engine air filter: Replace at specified inter-
vals. When driving for prolonged periods in
dusty conditions, check/replace the filter
more frequently.
Engine coolant*: Replace coolant at the
specified interval. When adding or replac-
ing coolant, be sure to use only Genuine
NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue)
or equivalent with the proper mixture. For additional information on the proper mix-
ture for your area, see “Engine cooling sys-
tem” (P. 8-4).
NOTE:
Mixing any other type of coolant or the
use of non-distilled water may reduce
the recommended service interval of the
coolant.
Engine oil and oil filter:
Replace engine oil
and oil filter at the specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity, see
“Recommended fluids/lubricants and ca-
pacities” (P. 10-2).
Engine valve clearance*: Inspect only if
valve noise increases. Adjust valve clear-
ance if necessary.
Evaporative emissions control vapor
lines*: Check vapor lines for leaks or loose-
ness. Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel filter: Periodic maintenance is not re-
quired. (in-tank type filter)
Fuel lines*: Check the fuel hoses, piping
and connections for leaks, looseness, or
deterioration. Tighten connections or re-
place parts as necessary. Spark plugs:
Replace at specified intervals.
Install new plugs of the same type as origi-
nally equipped.
CHASSIS AND BODY
MAINTENANCE:
Brake lines and cables: Visually inspect for
proper installation. Check for chafing,
cracks, deterioration, and signs of leaking.
Replace any deteriorated or damaged
parts immediately.
Brake pads and rotors: Check for wear,
deterioration and fluid leaks. Replace any
deteriorated or damaged parts
immediately.
Exhaust system: Visually inspect the ex-
haust pipes, muffler and hangers for leaks,
cracks, deterioration, and damage. Tighten
connections or replace parts as necessary.
In-cabin microfilter: Replace at specified
intervals. When driving for prolonged peri-
ods in dusty conditions, replace the filter
more frequently.
Propeller shaf t(s): Check for damage,
looseness, and grease leakage.
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