Nissan Pathfinder (2006) manual

W elcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please rea[...]

This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and with- ou[...]

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T able of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself T echnical and consumer infor[...]

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0 Illustrated table of contents Airbags, seat belts and child restraints ...............0 - 2 Exterior front ......................................0 - 3 Exterior rear .......................................0 - 4 Passenger compartment ...........................0 - 5 Instrument panel ...................................0 - 6 Engine compartment check [...]

1. 2nd row seat belts (P . 1-12) 2. Supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (if so equipped) (P . 1-43) 3. Front seat belts (P . 1-12) 4. Supplemental front impact air bags (P .1-43) 5. Seats (P . 1-2) 6. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P .1-50) 7. Seat belt pre-tensioners (P . 1-56) 8. Supplemental side-impact air [...]

1. Engine hood (P . 3-8) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P . 2-24) 3. Windshield (P . 8-18) 4. P ower windows (P . 2-47) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P . 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P . 3-14) 7. Tire pressure (P . 9-11) 8. Flat tire (P . 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P . 8-37) 10. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 11. Headlight and turn signal switch (P . 2-[...]

1. Roof rack (P . 2-46) 2. V ehicle loading (P . 9-12) 3. Glass hatch (P . 3-9) 4. Rear window washer (P .2-25) 5. Glass hatch release (P .3-9) 6. Lift gate release (P . 3-9) 7. Replacing bulbs (P . 8-28) 8. Fuel filler cap, fuel recommendation (P . 3-10, P . 9-3) 9. Fuel-filler door (P . 3-10) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for ope[...]

1. DVD entertainment system (if so equipped) (P . 4-47) 2. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P . 2-49) 3. Map lights (P . 2-52) 4. Sun visors (P . 3-13) 5. HomeLink T universal transceiver (if so equipped) (P . 2-53) 6. Glove box (P . 2-38) 7. Front seats (P . 1-2) 8. 2nd row seats (P .1-10) 9. 3rd row seats (P . 1-12) 10. Luggage storage (P . 2-42) See th[...]

1. V entilators (P . 4-12) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P . 2-26) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-46) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-43, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-15) 7. Windshield [...]

17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-17) 18. Climate controls (P . 4-13, 4-21) 19. Passenger air bag status light (P . 1-52) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-31) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-7) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-12) 23. Pedal position adjustment switch (if so equipped) (P . 3-12) 24. Outside mirror controls (P . 3[...]

VQ40DE 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 2. Battery (P . 8-13) 3. Fuse/fusible link box (P . 8-22) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P . 8-8) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P . 8-8) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P . 8-12) 7. Air cleaner (P . 8-17) 8. Drive belt location (P .8-15) 9. Radiator cap (P . 8-7) 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir (P . 8-11) 1[...]

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock brake warning light 2-14 Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light 2-14 Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) 2-14 or Brake warning light 2-14 Warning light Name Page Charge warning light 2-15 Door open warning light 2-15 Engine oil pres- sure warning light 2-15 4WD warning light ( model)[...]

Indicator light Name Page Automatic transmission position indica- tor light 2-18 Cruise main switch indicator light 2-18 Cruise set switch indicator light 2-18 4WD shift indi- cator light ( model) 2-18 Front passenger air bag status light 2-18 Indicator light Name Page High beam in- dicator light (Blue) 2-18 Hill Descent Control (HDC) indicator lig[...]

1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ............................................1 - 2 Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 2 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped) ................................1 - 4 2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1 - 6 Head restr[...]

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. Y ou could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ● For the most effective protecti[...]

Forward and backward Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean back. T o bring the seatback forward, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seat[...]

Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s seat) T urn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped) WARNING ● Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss o[...]

Forward and backward Moving the switch forward or backward will slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Reclining Move the recline switch backward until the de- sired angle is obtained. T o bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. The reclining feature [...]

2ND ROW BENCH SEAT ADJUSTMENT Reclining T o recline the seatback, pull up on the lever and lean back. The recline feature allows adjustment of the seat back for occupants of different sizes for added comfort and to help obtain proper seat belt fit (see “Precautions on seat belt usage” later in this section) . Also, the seatback can be reclined [...]

Then s 2 lift up on the lower corner of the seat base and tip the outboard seating position of the 2nd row bench seat forward. T o exit the 3rd row bench seat lift up on the same latch and fold the seatback forward onto the seat base. Then lift up on the seat base and tip it forward. HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT T o raise the head restraint, pull it u[...]

ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT (front seats) WARNING ● Always adjust the head restraints prop- erly as specified in the previous section. Failure to do so can reduce the effec- tiveness of the active head restraint. ● Active head restraints are designed to supplement other safety systems. Al- ways wear seat belts. No system can prevent all injuries in a[...]

FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seats when they are in the fold-down position. In a collision, people riding in these areas without proper restraints are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats [...]

s 2 Once the seatback is released it will enable you to fold the front passenger seatback flat over the seat cushion. 3. T o return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position lift up on the seatback and push it up to an upright position. Then pull up on the recline lever and lean the seatback to a proper seating position. Release the lever [...]

s 2 Then lift up on the recline lever on the side of the outboard seats to fold the outboard seat- backs flat. T o fold the center seatback flat, pull up on the strap on the edge of the center seat cushion and fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle. s 3 There is a carpet panel flap on the back of each seat that can be folded toward the b[...]

Folding the 3rd row seats T o fold the 3rd row seats flat for maximum cargo capacity: 1. Make sure that the head restraints are lowered. 2. Stow the third row seat belts in the seat belt hooks found on the sides of the cargo area. See “Seat belt hook” later in this section. 3. Pull up on the latch located in the upper corner of each seatback an[...]

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all times. Children should be properly re- strained in the rear seat and, if appro- priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the entire restraint system a[...]

WARNING ● Always route the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the belt behind your back, under your arm or across your neck. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NO T THE WAIST . A lap belt worn too [...]

There are three basic types of child restraint systems: ● Rear facing child restraint ● Front facing child restraint ● Booster seat The proper restraint depends on the child’s size. Generally , infants up to about 1 year and less than 20 pounds (9 kg) should be placed in rear facing child restraints. Front facing child re- straints are avai[...]

tion of the shoulder and the lap belt is low on the hips. A booster seat can only be used in seating positions that have a three-point type seat belt. The booster seat should fit the vehicle seat and have a label certifying that it complies with Fed- eral Motor V ehicle Safety Standards or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Once the child has[...]

s 2 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled fr[...]

Unfastening the seat belts s 1 T o unfasten the seat belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically re- tracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock seat belt movement by two separate methods: ● When the seat belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. ● When the vehicle slows down rapidly . T[...]

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust- ment button and try to move the shoul- der belt anchor up and down to make sure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best for you. Failure to do so may reduce the effec- tiveness of the entire restraint system and increase the chanc[...]

● Periodically check to see that the seat belt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wires and anchors, work properly. If loose parts, deterioration, cuts or other damage on the webbing is found, the entire seat belt as- sembly should be replaced. PRECAUTIONS ON CHILD RESTRAINTS WARNING ● Infants and small chi[...]

● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. A rear- facing child restraint must only be used in the rear seat. ● NISSAN recommends that the child re- straint be installed in the rear seat. Ac- c[...]

● If you must install a front facing child restraint in the front seat, see “Child restraint installation on front passenger seat” later in this section. ● When your child restraint is not in use, keep it secured with a seat belt to pre- vent it from being thrown around in case of a sudden stop or accident. CAUTION Remember that a child res[...]

s 1 P osition the child restraint on the seat. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If nec- essary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If t[...]

s 4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. s 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) . If it does move more than 1 i[...]

Rear facing When you install a child restraint on the 2nd row bench seat, follow these steps: s 1 P osition the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in- structions. s 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to foll[...]

s 3 Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended. At this time, the seat belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode) . It reverts to emer- gency locking mode when the seat belt is fully retracted. s 4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. s 5 Bef[...]

6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode by trying to pull more seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any more seat belt webbing out of the retractor, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Check to make sure that the child restraint is properly secured prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repea[...]

When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row bench seat, follow these steps: s 1 P osition the child restraint on the seat. Ad- just the head restraint to its highest position. Always follow the restraint manufacturer’s instructions. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary, adjust or remo[...]

s 4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. s 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25mm) . If it does move more than 1 in[...]

Rear facing When you install a child restraint on the 3rd row bench seat, follow these steps: s 1 P osition the child restraint on the seat. Al- ways follow the restraint manufacturer’s in- structions. s 2 Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to foll[...]

s 4 Allow the seat belt to retract. Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. s 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25mm) . If it does move more than 1 in[...]

LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) SYSTEM The LA T CH (Lower Anchors and T ethers for CHildren) anchor points are located in the seat cushions of the 2nd row bench seat outboard seating positions only . Do not attempt to install a child restraint in the center position using the LA T CH anchors. WARNING ● Attach LA T CH system comp[...]

the seating positions equipped with LA T CH sys- tem anchors which can be used to secure the child restraint. The LA T CH system anchors are located at the rear of the seat cushion near the seatback. A label is attached to the seatback to help you locate the LA T CH system anchors. LA T CH child restraints generally require the use of a top tether [...]

Anchor point locations Anchor points are located on the back of each seatback for all three seating positions of the 2nd row bench seat as shown. If you have any questions when installing a top strap child restraint on the rear seat, consult your NISSAN dealer for details. 1. T op tether strap 2. Anchor point CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION ON FRONT P[...]

● NISSAN recommends that child re- straints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a forward facing child restraint in the front pas- senger seat, move the passenger seat to the rearmost position. Also, be sure the front passenger air bag status light is illuminated to indicate the passenger air bag is OFF. See “Front passe[...]

The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seat back. If necessary , adjust or remove the head re- straint to obtain the correct child restraint fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the chi[...]

s 4 Allow the seat belt to retract slightly . Pull up on the shoulder belt to remove any slack in the belt. s 5 Before placing the child in the child restraint, use force to push the child restraint from side to side, and tug it forward to make sure that it is securely held in place. It should not move more than 1 inch (25 mm) . If it does move mor[...]

PRECAUTIONS ON BOOSTER SEATS WARNING ● Infants and small children should al- ways be placed in an appropriate child restraint while riding in the vehicle. Failure to use a child restraint or booster seat can result in serious injury or death. ● Infants and small children should never be carried on your lap. It is not possible for even the stron[...]

Booster seats of various sizes are offered by several manufacturers. When selecting any booster seat, keep the following points in mind: ● Choose only a booster seat with a label certifying that it complies with Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213 or Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard 213. ● Check the booster seat in your vehicle to[...]

● After placing the child in the booster seat and fastening the seat belt, make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is away from the child’s face and neck and the lap portion of the belt does not cross the abdomen. ● Do not put the shoulder belt behind the child or under the child’s arm. If you must install a booster seat in the front sea[...]

2. The booster seat should be positioned on the vehicle seat so that it is stable. If neces- sary , adjust or remove the head restraint to obtain the correct booster seat fit. See “Head restraint adjustment” earlier in this section. If the head restraint is removed, store it in a secure place. Be sure to install the head restraint when the boos[...]

BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION ON FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WARNING NISSAN recommends that child restraints be installed in the rear seat. However, if you must install a booster seat in the front passenger seat, move the passenger’s seat to the rearmost position. If you must install a booster seat in the front seat, follow these steps: 1. Move the seat to [...]

PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags (NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System) , supplemental side air bags, curtain side-impact and rollover air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impac[...]

WARNING ● The supplemental front air bags ordi- narily will not inflate in the event of a side impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower severity frontal collision. Also, the front passenger air bag will not in- flate if the passenger air bag status light is lit or if the front passenger’s seat is unoccupied. See “Front passenger air bag and st[...]

WARNING ● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ARS1133 ARS1041 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-45 Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners[...]

WARNING ● Children may be severely injured or killed when the supplemental front air bags, side air bags or curtain side- impact and rollover air bags inflate if they are not properly restrained. Pre- teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible. ARS1042 ARS1043 ARS1044 1-46 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplem[...]

WARNING ● Even with the NISSAN Advanced Air Bag System, never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. An in- flating supplemental front air bag could seriously injure or kill your child. See “Child restraints” earlier in this section for details. WARNING Supplemental side air bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact and r[...]

WARNING ● The seat belts, the supplemental side air bags and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are most effective when you are sitting well back and up- right in the seat. The side air bag and curtain air bag inflate with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of[...]

WARNING ● When sitting in the 2nd row rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially care- ful with children, who should always be properly restrained. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. ● Do not use seat covers on the[...]

1. SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air bag modules (if so equipped) 2. SRS curtain side-impact and rollover air bag (if so equipped) 3. Diagnosis sensor unit 4. Supplemental front air bag modules 5. Crash zone sensor 6. Occupant classification system control unit 7. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) 8. Satellite sensors 9. Seat [...]

The driver supplemental front air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger supplemental front air bag is mounted in the dashboard above the glove box. The supplemen- tal front air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity frontal collisions, although they may in- flate if the forces in another type of collision are si[...]

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF under some con- ditions. Read this section carefully to learn how it operates. Proper use of the seat, seat belt and child restraints is nec- essary for most effective protection. Fail- ure to follow all instructions in this manual con[...]

Front passenger seat adult occupants who are properly seated and using the seat belt as out- lined in this manual should not cause the passen- ger air bag to be automatically turned OFF . For small adults it may be turned OFF; however if the occupant takes his/her weight off the seat cush- ion (for example, by not sitting upright, by sitting on an [...]

Other supplemental front air bag precau- tions WARNING ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrument panel. Also, do not place any objects between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument panel. Such ob- jects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the supplemen- tal front air bag inflates. ?[...]

Supplemental side-impact air bag (if so equipped) and curtain side-impact and rollover air bags (if so equipped) system The supplemental side-impact air bags are lo- cated in the outside of the seatback of the front seats. The supplemental curtain side-impact and rollover air bags are located in the side roof rails in all 3 rows. These systems are [...]

WARNING ● Do not place any objects near the seat- back of the front seats. Also, do not place any objects (an umbrella, bag, etc .) between the front door finisher and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side air bag inflates. ● Right after inflation, several side air bag and curtai[...]

● Work around and on the pre-tensioner system should be done by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electrical equip- ment should also be done by a NISSAN dealer. Unauthorized electrical test equipment and probing devices should not be used on the pre-tensioner seat belt system. ● If you need to dispose of the pre- tensioner or scrap the vehicle, [...]

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag, supplemental side-impact air bag and curtain side-impact and rollover air bag and pre- tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits moni- tored by the supplemental air bag warning lig[...]

WARNING ● Once a supplemental front air bag, supplemental side air bag or curtain air bag has inflated, the air bag module will not function again and must be re- placed. Additionally, if any of the supplemental front air bags inflate, the activated pre-tensioner seat belts must also be replaced. The air bag module and pre-tensioner seat belt sys[...]

2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel ...................................2 - 2 Meters and gauges ................................2 - 3 Speedometer and odometer .....................2 - 4 T rip computer (if so equipped) ...................2 - 5 T achometer ....................................2 - 6 Engine coolant temperature gauge .............[...]

Seat pockets .................................. 2-39 Cup holders .................................. 2-40 Cargo area storage ............................ 2-42 Luggage hooks ................................ 2-42 Cargo nets ................................... 2-44 Roof rack ..................................... 2-46 Windows ...........................[...]

1. V entilators (P . 4-12) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/ turn signal switch (P . 2-26) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped) (P . 4-46) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P . 1-43, P . 2-31) 5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P . 2-3, 2-13) 6. Cruise control main/set switches (P . 5-15) 7. Windshield [...]

17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped) (P . 5-17) 18. Climate controls (P . 4-13, 4-21) 19. Passenger air bag status light (P . 1-52) 20. Hazard warning flasher switch (P . 2-31) 21. Ignition switch (P . 5-7) 22. Tilt steering wheel control (P . 3-12) 23. Pedal position adjustment switch (if so equipped) (P . 3-12) 24. Outside mirror controls (P . 3[...]

1. Speedometer 2. Odometer/twin trip display 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour (km/h) . Odometer/T win trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when the ignition key is in the ON position. The odometer records the total dist[...]

For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push- ing the change button changes the display as follows: T rip → T rip → Distance to Empty → Average speed → Average fuel consumption → Journey time → T rip For additional information, refer to “T rip com- puter” later in this section. For vehicles equipped with navigation system, refer t[...]

for more than approximately 1 second. The dis- play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display shows (----) . Journey time The journey time mode shows the time since the last reset. The displayed time can be reset by pressing the change button for more than ap- proximately 1 second. T rip computer r[...]

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 nor- mal 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. See “If your vehicle[...]

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys- tem oil pressure while the engine is running. When the engine speed is high, the engine oil pressure is also high. When it is low, the gauge indicates the low oil pressure. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicate low engine oil level. Use the dipstick to check the [...]

This unit has the following functions: ● Measures terrestrial magnetism and indi- cates heading direction of vehicle ● Indicates outside air temperature With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the or button as described in the charts below to activate various features of the automatic anti-glare review mirror. T ype A Push and hold t[...]

● When the outside temperature is between 140°F (60°C) and 194°F (90°C) , the display will read 140°F (60°C) . When the tempera- ture is above 194°F (90°C) , the display will read “SC” . ● When the outside temperature is between than -40°F (-40°C) and -60°F (-51°C) , the display will read -40°F (-40°C) . When the temperature i[...]

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo- graphical north is known as variance. In some areas, this difference can sometimes be great enough to cause false compass readings. Follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location if this happens: 1. Press and hold the button for about 11 secon[...]

2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in three complete circles at a maximum speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) . 3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal. CAUTION ● Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc ., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the op- eration of the compass. ● When cle[...]

or Anti-lock brake warning light Low tire pressure warning light High beam indicator light (Blue) Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light Low windshield washer fluid warning light Hill descent control (HDC) indicator light (if so equipped) Automatic transmission park warning light ( model) Seat belt warning light and chime Malfunction [...]

W ARNING LIGHTS or Anti-lock brake warning light If the light comes on while the engine is running, it may indicate the anti-lock brake system is not functioning properly . Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the system, the anti- lock function ceases, but the regular braking system continues to operate. If the l[...]

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4WD warning light ( model) The 4WD warning light comes on when the key switch is turned to ON. It turns off soon after the engine is started. If the engine or vehicle is not functioning properly, the warning light will either remain illuminated or blink. See “4WD warning light” in the “Starting and driving” section. CAUTION ● If the warni[...]

For additional information, see “Tire pressure monitoring system” in the “Starting and driving” section. WARNING ● If the light does not illuminate with the ignition switch turned ON , have the ve- hicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● If the light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt br[...]

rollover air bags, and pre-tensioner seat belt sys- tems need servicing and your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer: ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- mains on after approximately 7 seconds. ● The supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently . ● The supplemental air bag warning light does not come on at all. Unle[...]

The high beam indicator light also comes on when the passing signal is activated. Hill descent control (HDC) system on indicator light (if so equipped) When the ignition switch is turned ON, this light comes on briefly and then turns off. The light comes on when the hill descent control system is activated. If the HDC switch is on and the indicator[...]

Overdrive off indicator light This light comes on when the overdrive function is OFF . The automatic transmission overdrive function is controlled by the overdrive switch. See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Security indicator light This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the L OCK, O[...]

Y ou cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch between 4H and 4L O unless you stop the vehicle and shift the transmission selector lever to the N position with the brake pedal depressed. T urn signal/hazard indicator lights The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal switch is activated. Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned on.[...]

Y our vehicle has two types of security systems: ● V ehicle security system ● NISSAN V ehicle Immobilizer System V EHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM The vehicle security system provides visual and audible alarm signals if someone opens the doors when the system is armed. It is not, however, a motion detection type system that activates when a vehicle is m[...]

moved. If the indicator light fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock the door once and lock it again. ● Even when the driver and/or passen- gers are in the vehicle, the system will arm with all doors closed and locked with the ignition key in the OFF posi- tion. V ehicle security system activation The vehicle security system will give the following[...]

Security indicator light The security indicator light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in the L OCK, OFF or ACC position. This function indicates the NISSAN V e- hicle Immobilizer System is operational. If the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System is mal- functioning, the light will remain on while the ignition key is in the ON position. If the l[...]

CAUTION ● Do not operate the washer continu- ously for more than 30 seconds. ● Do not operate the washer if the reser- voir tank is empty. ● Do not fill the window washer reservoir tank with washer fluid concentrates at full strength. Some methyl alcohol based washer fluid concentrates may permanently stain the grille if spilled while filling[...]

T o defrost the rear window glass and outside mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and push the rear window defroster switch on. The rear window defroster indicator light comes on. Push the switch again to turn the defroster off. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes. CAUTION When cleaning the inner[...]

CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Autolight system (if so equipped) The autolight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically. The autolight system can: ● T urn on the headlights, front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights au- tomatic[...]

NO TE: Autolight activation sensitivity and the time delay for autolight shutoff is adjust- able for vehicles with navigation system. See “Vehicle electronic systems” in the “Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems” section later in this manual. T o turn on the autolight system: 1. T urn the headlight switch to the AUT O p[...]

After the headlights automatically turn off with the headlight switch in the or position, the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position and then turned to the or position. CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature au- tomatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you shoul[...]

T URN SIGNAL SWITCH T urn signal s 1 Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is com- pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically . Lane change signal s 2 T o signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the lever does not latch. FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so[...]

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when you must stop or park under emergency condi- tions. All turn signal lights flash. WARNING ● If stopping for an emergency, be sure to move the vehicle well off the road. ● Do not use the hazard warning flashers while moving on the highway unless unusual circumstances force you to drive so slowly that[...]

The front seats are warmed by built-in heaters (if so equipped) . 1. Start the engine. 2. Push the (low) or (high) posi- tion of the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. The indicator light in the switch will illuminate. The heater is controlled by a thermostat, automatically turning the heater on and off. The indicator light will rema[...]

The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most driv- ing conditions. If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow , the VDC system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel spin. The engine speed will be reduced even if the accelerator is depressed to the floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free a stuck veh[...]

● the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 mph (35 km/h) , and ● the HDC system switch must be ON. The HDC indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illu- minate while the HDC system applies the brakes to control vehicle speed. If the accelerator or brake pedal [...]

● Use power outlets with the engine run- ning to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. ● Avoid using power outlets when the air conditioner, headlights or rear window defroster is on. ● Before inserting or disconnecting a plug, be sure the electrical accessory being used is turned OFF . ● Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good cont[...]

STORAGE BINS Bottom center tray (if so equipped) LIC0767 Right-hand side 3rd row tray WIC0830 Front row bin LIC0765 2-36 Instruments and controls Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 07/29/05—cathy X[...]

2ND ROW UNDER-SEAT STORAGE BIN T o access the under-seat storage bins: s 1 Tip up the 2nd row bench seat. Refer to “Tip up for easy entry to the 3rd row” in the “Safety — Seats, seat belts and supplemen- tal restraint system” section earlier in this manual. s 2 Fold up the bottom cushion of the center seat. s 3 Push the latch to release t[...]

CONSOLE BOX WARNING The center console box should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Pull up on the lever s 1 to open the console box lid s 2 . GLOVE BOX T o open the top portion of the glove box, push the latch s A up and raise the lid. T o open the lower portion of the glove box, pull the handle s B dow[...]

● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun- glasses holder while parking in direct sunlight. The heat may damage the sunglasses. MAP POCKETS SEAT POCKETS A pocket is located on the back of the driver’s seat. A small pocket is also located on the in- board side of the passenger’s seat. LIC0772 LIC0575 Instruments and controls 2-39 Z REVIEW COPY— 2[...]

CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can be removed to accommodate larger cups. WARNING The cup holder should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is being used to prevent spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it can scald[...]

T o open the 2nd row cup holders (rear of the front console) , lower the lid. T o close, raise the lid. 2nd row (rear of front console) WIC0771 3rd row — T ype A LIC0773 3rd row — T ype B LIC0774 Instruments and controls 2-41 Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 07/29/05—cathy X[...]

CAUTION ● Do not use bottle holder for any other objects that could be thrown about in the vehicle and possibly injure people during sudden braking or an accident. ● Do not use bottle holder for open liquid containers. CARGO AREA STORAGE T o access the floor storage area, push down s 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle s 2 to lift[...]

Side finisher When hooking on ropes, do not apply a load of more than 55 lb (245 N) to a single s A hook or 44 lb (196 N) to a single s B hook. Floor hooks Do not apply a load of more than 110 lb (490 N) to a single hook. WTI0125 LTI0126 Instruments and controls 2-43 Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 07/29/05?[...]

CARGO NETS WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre- vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● Be sure to secure all four hooks into the retainers. The cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) or the ne[...]

T o install a luggage side net, attach the net to the retainers. T o remove, detach the net from the retainers. The lift gate net is not removable. WARNING ● The cargo restrained in the lift gate net must not exceed 2 lb (1 kg) or the net may not stay secured. ● Do not place sharp objects in the lug- gage side nets. Such objects may be- come da[...]

ROOF RACK Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof rack. Do not load more than 220 pounds (100 kg) . Be careful that your vehicle does not exceed the Gross Vehicle W eight Rating (GVWR) or its Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR front and rear) . The GVWR and GA WR are located on the F .M.V.S.S. label (located on the driver’s door pillar) . Fo[...]

WARNING Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, un- secured cargo could cause personal injury. CAUTION Use care when placing or removing items from the roof rack. If you cannot comfort- ably lift the items onto the roof rack from the ground, use a ladder or stool. P [...]

Front passenger power window switch The passenger window switch operates only the corresponding passenger window . T o open the window , push the switch and hold it down s 1 .T o close the window , pull the switch up s 2 . Rear power window switch The rear passenger window switches open or close only the corresponding passenger window . T o open th[...]

Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the auto-reverse function may be activated if an impact or load similar to something being caught in the window oc- curs. WARNING There are some small distances immedi- ately before the closed position which cannot be detected. Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc ., inside the vehi[...]

Auto reverse function (when closing or tilting down the sunroof) The auto reverse function can be activated when the sunroof is closed or tilted down by automatic operation when the ignition key is in the ON position or for about 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the OFF position. Depending on the environment or driving conditions, the[...]

The interior lights have a three-position switch and operate regardless of ignition switch posi- tion. When the switch is in the ON position s 1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi- tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutes unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position. When the switch is in the O position s 2[...]

T o turn the personal lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of time with the engine stopped. This could result in a discharged battery. T o turn the map lights on, press the switches. T o turn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of [...]

The HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver provides a convenient way to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into one built-in device. HomeLink T Universal T ransceiver: ● Will operate most Radio Frequency (RF) devices such as garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks and se- curity systems. [...]

3. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink T button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter but- ton. DO NO T release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink T flashes, changing from a “slow blink” to a “rapidly flashing blink” . Thi[...]

PROGRAMMING HOMELINK T FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS Prior to 1992, D.O.C. regulations required hand- held transmitters to stop transmitting after 2 sec- onds. T o program your hand-held transmitter to HomeLink T , continue to press and hold the HomeLink T button (note step s2-4 under “Pro- gramming HomeLink T ”) while you press and re- press (“cycl[...]

that was just programmed. This procedure will not affect any other programmed HomeLink T buttons. IF YOUR VEHICLE IS STOLEN If your vehicle is stolen, you should change the codes of any non-rolling code device that has been programmed into HomeLink T . Consult the Owner’s Manual of each device or call the manu- facturer or dealer of those devices[...]

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments K e y s .............................................3 - 2 Nissan vehicle immobilizer system keys ...........3 - 2 Doors ............................................3 - 3 Locking with key ................................3 - 3 Locking with inside lock knob ....................3 - 3 Locking with power door lock sw[...]

1. T wo master keys (black) with transpon- der chip and chrome NISSAN brand symbol on one side 2. V alet key (black) with transponder chip 3. K ey number plate 4. T ransponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys. Record the key number and keep it in a safe place (such as your wallet) , not in the vehicle. If you lose your keys, see a[...]

WARNING ● Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from being thrown from the vehicle. This also helps keep children and others from unintentionally open- ing the doors, and will help keep out intruders. ● Before opening a[...]

LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH T o lock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side) , to the lock position s 1 . When locking the door this way , be certain not to leave the key inside the vehicle. T o unlock all the doors without a key, push the door lock switch (driver or front passenger side) to t[...]

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn on the interior lights, and activate the panic alarm by using the keyfob from outside the vehicle. Some settings for the keyfob, such as horn beep, can be adjusted. For vehicles without navigation system, refer to “Silencing the horn beep feature” later in this section. For vehicles with navigation [...]

● When the button is pushed with all doors locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and the horn beeps once as a re- minder that the doors are already locked. ● If a door is open and you push the button, the doors will lock but the horn will not beep and the hazard warning lights will not flash. The horn may or may not beep. For vehicles w[...]

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you may activate the panic alarm to call attention by pushing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 second. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run for 25 seconds, or ● any button is pushed on t[...]

s 1 Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly . s 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood. s 3 Insert the support rod into the slot on the underside of the hood. When closing the hood, lower it slowly and mak[...]

The power door lock system allows you to lock or unlock all doors including the lift gate simulta- neously . T o open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. T o close, lower and push the lift gate down se- curely . LIFT GATE RELEASE If the lift gate cannot be locked or unlocked with the door lock switch or the keyfob due to a discharged battery , fo[...]

NO TE: The lift gate must be unlocked in order to open the glass hatch. WARNING Do not drive with the glass hatch open. This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust gas” in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER LID The fuel-filler lid automatically unlocks when all [...]

WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain condi- tions. Y ou could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ● Fuel may be under pressure. T urn the cap a third of a turn, and wait for a[...]

TILT OPERATION Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust the steering wheel up or down to the desired posi- tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheel in place. WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Y ou could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. The accelerator and brake pedals can be ad- juste[...]

s 1 T o block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor. s 2 T o block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. s 3 Slide the extension sun visor in or out as needed. CAUTION ● Do not store the sun visor before return- ing the extension to its original position. ● Do not pul[...]

REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The night position s 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. Use the day position s 2 when driving in daylight hours. WARNING Use the night position only when neces- sary, because it reduces rear view clarity. AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR (if so equipped) The inside mirror is des[...]

Push and hold the button for about: Feature: (Push button again for about 1 sec- ond to change settings) 1 second Compass/outside temperature dis- play toggles on/off (if so equipped) 5 seconds Outside temperature display toggles between °C and °F (if so equipped) 8 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator light toggles on/off 11 seconds Compass zo[...]

OUTSIDE MIRRORS The outside mirror remote control will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position. Move the small switch s 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the large switch s 2 . WARNING ● Objects viewed in the outside mirror on the passenger side are closer than they a[...]

The automatic drive positioner system has two features: ● Memory storage function ● Entry/exit function MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTION T wo positions for the driver’s seat, accelerator and brake pedals, and outside mirrors can be stored in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow these procedures to use the memory sys- tem. 1. Set the automatic[...]

2. While the indicator light for the memory switch being set is illuminated for 5 sec- onds, press the button on the keyfob. The indicator light will blink. After the indica- tor light goes off, the keyfob is linked to that memory setting. With the key removed from the ignition switch, press the button on the keyfob. The driv- er’s seat, accelera[...]

SYSTEM OPERATION The automatic drive positioner system will not work or will stop operating under the following conditions: ● When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH (7 km/h) . ● When any of the memory switches are pushed while the automatic drive positioner is operating. ● When the adjusting switch for the driver’s seat is turned on while th[...]

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4 Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Control panel buttons (if so equipped) ...............4 - 2 Names of the components .......................4 - 3 How to use joystick and “ENTER” button ..........4 - 3 How to use “PREV” button ......................4 - 3 Setting up the start-up screen ...................4 - 3 How t[...]

WARNING ● Positioning of the heating or air condi- tioning controls and display controls should not be done while driving in or- der that full attention may be given to the driving operation. ● Do not disassemble or modify this sys- tem. If you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or electrical shock. ● Do not use this system if you notice a[...]

NAMES OF THE COMPONENTS 1. brightness control button (P . 4-12) 2. PREV (previous) button (P . 4-3) 3. Joystick and ENTER push button (P . 4-3) 4. SETTING button (P . 4-7) 5. TRIP drive computer button (P . 4-4) 6. DEST button* 7. ROUTE button* 8. MAP button* 9. GUIDE VOICE button* 10. zoom out button* 11. zoom in button* *For Navigation system con[...]

HOW TO USE THE “TRIP” BUTTON When the “TRIP” button is pushed, the following modes will display on the screen. W arning message (if there are any) → TRIP 1 (Elapsed Time, Driving Distance, Average Speed) → TRIP 2 → FUEL ECONOMY (Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty) → MAINTE- NANCE (Engine Oil, Tire Rotation and Tire Pres- sure ?[...]

T o set the maintenance interval, select the “Maintenance Schedule” key by using the joy- stick and push the joystick to right or left. T o reset the maintenance interval, select the “Re- set” key using the joystick and push the “EN- TER ” button. T o display the MAINTENANCE INFORMA TION automatically when set trip distance is reached, [...]

The “MAINTENANCE NO TICE” screen displays each time the key is turned ON until one of the following conditions are met: ● “RESET” is selected. ● “Display Maintenance and Notification” is set OFF . ● the maintenance interval is set again. Tire pressure information T o view “TIRE PRESSURE” information, push the “TRIP” button[...]

HOW TO USE THE “SETTING” BUTTON T o adjust the various settings within the display screen press the “SETTING” button. After pressing the “SETTING” button a menu will be shown on the display screen which will allow you to program several functions such as the display screen appearance, programmable fea- tures for your vehicles electronic[...]

V ehicle electronic systems The VEHICLE ELECTRONIC S Y STEMS screen will appear when selecting the “V ehicle Elec- tronic Systems” key with the joystick and push- ing the “ENTER ” button. T o set the various electronic systems operating conditions, select the applicable item using the joystick, and push the “ENTER ” button. The indicato[...]

Adjust driver seat when exiting vehicle: With this option ON, the driver’s seat automati- cally moves back and returns to the original po- sition for ease of exit and entry . Remote unlock driver’s door first : This option allows you to select which doors will unlock first during an unlocking operation: Only the driver’s door ←→ All the d[...]

System settings Language/Unit The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the “Language/Unit” key and push- ing the “ENTER ” button. Language: English or French Unit: US — mile, °F , MPG Metric — km, °C, L/100 km Y ou can select the language and unit using the joystick and “ENTER ” button. Clock Adjusting the time: Select [...]

Adjusting the time to the GPS: Select the “Auto Adjust” key. The time will be reset to the GPS time. Selecting the time zone: 1. Select the “Select Time Zone” key. The [TIME Z ONE] screen will appear. 2. Select one of the following zones depending on the current location. ● Pacific zone ● Mountain zone ● Central zone ● Eastern zone [...]

The GPS time (manual time) corresponding to the selected zone will be displayed. Pacific zone has been set as the initial (default) setting. Beep setting With this option ON, a beep will sound if any audio button is pushed. BUTTON T o change the display brightness, push the button. Pushing the button again will change the display to DA Y or NIGHT d[...]

WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op- erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot[...]

1. Fan control dial 2. T emperature control dial 3. Air flow control dial 4. Air conditioner button (if so equipped) 5. Rear window defroster button (if so equipped) 6. Air recirculation button (if so equipped) CONTROLS Fan control dial The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed. Air flow control dial The air flow control[...]

Air conditioner button (if so equipped) The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner. Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired (1 - 4) position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is oper- ating. T o turn off the air conditioner, push[...]

1. Push the button (if so equipped) to the off position. 2. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Heating and defogging This mode heats the interior and defogs the wind- shield. 1. T urn the air flow control dial to t[...]

5. T urn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position. Dehumidified defogging This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air. 1. T urn the air flow control dial to the position. 2. T urn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 3. Push the button. The indicator light comes on. When the , or positions in between are s[...]

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1. Driver temperature control dial 2. Front window defroster button 3. Fan speed control and system OFF dial 4. AUT O button 5. Passenger temperature control dial 6. A/C ON/OFF button 7. Rear control and fan speed dial 8. Rear window defroster button 9. MODE button 10. Air recirculation button 11. Rear temperature control dial WARNING ● The air c[...]

● Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation. ● The temperature of the passenger compart- ment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C on/off are also controlled automatically . Dehumidified defrosting or defogging 1. Push the defroster control button to turn the system on. The dis[...]

1. Rear fan speed control dial. 2. Rear temperature control dial. REAR CONTROL BUTTON Y ou can adjust the climate control system for rear seat passengers using the buttons on the main control panel. Front passengers can control the rear functions by placing the controls on any setting other than the “R” . OPERATING TIPS ● When the engine cool[...]

T o operate the rear air conditioner, the engine must be running. The rear seat air conditioner can be turned on and off from the front controls. If the rear seat fan control dial is set to (0) , the air conditioner is turned off. If it is set to any of the fan speed positions, air is discharged from the rear vents at the corresponding speed. When [...]

RADIO T urn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with the engine not running, the key should be turned to the ACC position. Radio reception is affected by station signal strength, distance from radio transmitter, build- ings, bridges, mountains and ot[...]

the vehicle outside of any metal or large building for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary data. No satellite radio reception is available and “NO SA T” is displayed when the SA T band option is selected unless optional satellite receiver and antenna are installed and an XM T or SIRIUS™ satellite radio service subscription is acti[...]

● Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunc- tion: ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s with an adapter ● CDs that are not round ● CDs with a paper label ● CDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges ● This audio system can only play pre- recorded CDs. It has no capability to record or burn CDs. ● If the CD [...]

Playback order: Playback order of the CD with compressed files (MP3) is as illustrated above. ● The names of folders not containing MP3 files are not shown in the display . ● If there is a file in the top level of the disc, “ROO T” is displayed. ● The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. The[...]

Specification chart : Supported media CD, CD-R, CD-RW Supported file systems ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet * ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported. Supported versions* MP3 V ersion MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2.5 Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR T ag information ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2[...]

T roubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player wil[...]

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Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance T o adjust the audio levels for bass, treble, fader, and balance, push the AUDIO button and adjust the level with the SEEK/TRACK button. Press the AUDIO button once for BASS (bass) , twice for TREB (treble) , 3 times for FAD (fader) and 4 times for BAL (balance) . Once the audio level is set the display wi[...]

pressed, and stops at the next broadcasting sta- tion. If using the button, once the highest broadcasting station is reached, the radio contin- ues in the SEEK mode at the lowest broadcasting station. If using the button, once the lowest broadcasting station is reached, the radio contin- ues in the SEEK mode at the highest broadcast- ing station. M[...]

Compact disc (CD) player operation T urn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position, and carefully insert the compact disc into the slot with the label side up. The compact disc is auto- matically pulled into the slot and starts to play . If the radio is already operating, it automatically turns off and the compact disc begins to play . CAUTION Do [...]

1. PRESET ABC button 2. Display screen 3. CL OCK button 4. SEEK/TRACK button 5. CD or CD REAR A V (if so equipped) 6. RADIO button* 7. SCAN RPT 8. DISP button 9. CA T FOLDER 10. CD Load button 11. CD insert slot 12. CD eject button 13. PWR/VOL control knob 14. Station preset buttons 15. TUNE button *No satellite radio reception is available when th[...]

T urn the POWER/VOLUME control knob to ad- just the volume. This vehicle may be equipped with speed sensi- tive control volume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO knob (BASS, MIDRANGE , TREBLE , FADE , BALANCE and SSV if so equipped) : Press the AUDIO knob to change the mode as follows: BASS → MID → TRE[...]

select the following display modes: Folder num- ber ←→ T rack title ←→ Folder title ←→ Disc title ←→ Disc number. Once a display mode is selected press the AU- DIO knob again to store the setting. ● Folder number mode displays the folder number and the file number of the folder currently being played. ● Disc number mode displays[...]

T o manually tune the radio, push the CA T FOLDER tune button ( or ) or turn the tuning knob to right or left. T o move quickly through the channels, hold either the or button down for more than 1.5 seconds. SEEK tuning: Push the SEEK/TRACK button ( or ) for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the n[...]

If the system has been turned off while the com- pact disc was playing, pushing the POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the compact disc. Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) diameter compact discs in the CD changer. LOAD button: T o insert a CD in the CD changer, push the load button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert[...]

The DVD player can be turned off from the radio by selecting the DVD mode and pushing the radio power button. The DVD player will turn off and the radio will go to the last selected mode. The DVD player can be operated by remote con- trol or by the DVD entertainment system located in the center console. CD EJECT: Current disc: ● Press the slot nu[...]

1. SEEK/TRACK change button 2. CA T FOLDER 3. SCAN button 4. P AUSE/MUTE button 5. POWER/VOLUME control knob 6. PRESET A-B-C select button 7. Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6) 8. CD button 9. RADIO button* 10. REAR A V button 11. RPT button 12. DISP button 13. T uning and AUDIO control knob (BASS, MID, TREBLE, F ADE and BAL - ANCE) 14. CD load [...]

T urn the POWER/VOLUME control knob to ad- just the volume. This vehicle may be equipped with speed sensi- tive control volume (SSV) for audio. The audio volume changes as the driving speed changes. AUDIO knob (BASS, MIDRANGE , TREBLE , FADE , BALANCE and SSV if so equipped) : Press the AUDIO knob to change the mode as follows: BASS → MID → TRE[...]

● Folder title mode displays the folder name given to the MP3 folder. Display satellite radio display mode (if so equipped) T o change the text displayed when listening to satellite radio (if so equipped) press the DISP button. The DISP button will scroll through the broadcasted information as follows: Name ←→ Title ←→ Current display mod[...]

SEEK tuning: Push the SEEK/TRACK button ( or ) for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low to high frequencies and stop at the next broadcasting station. T o seek quickly through the channels, press and hold the SEEK/TRACK button for more than 1.5 seconds. When the button is released the radio will seek to the next broadcasting statio[...]

LOAD button: T o insert a CD in the CD changer, push the L OAD button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD. T o insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the L OAD button for more than 1.5 seconds. The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the display when CDs are lo[...]

All discs: ● Press and hold the button for more than 1.5 seconds. The compact discs will be ejected one by one. If a disc is not removed within 15 seconds, or the button is pressed again during the eject sequence, the entire disc eject sequence will be can- celed. When this button is pushed while the compact disc is being played, the compact disc[...]

MODE select switch Push the mode select switch to change the mode in the following sequence: PRESET A , PRESET B or PRESET C radio stations, CD and DVD (if so equipped) . V olume control switch Push the volume control switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. T uning Memory change (radio) : Push the tuning switch ( or ) for less than 1.[...]

CAUTION ● The glass screen on the liquid crystal display may break if hit with a hard or sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material, which contains a small amount of mer- cury. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and water. ● Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning the Mobile Entertainment [...]

1. POWER button 2. ST OP button 3. NEXT TRACK/CHAPTER and PREVI- OUS TRACK/CHAPTER button 4. TITLE button 5. ENTER button 6. DISPLA Y button 7. MODE button 8. SUBTITLE button 9. AUDIO button 10. ANGLE button 11. CLEAR button 12. P AUSE button 13. PLA Y button 14. F AST FORW ARD/F AST REVERSE button 15. MENU button 16. NA VIGA TION keys 17. BACK but[...]

● The screen rotates down to view and up into the housing to store when not in use. Ensure that the screen is latched securely into the housing when stored. Headphones Power ON/OFF: Push the power button to turn the headphones on or off. V olume control: T urn the volume control knob to adjust the vol- ume. The headphones will automatically be tu[...]

PLAYING A DIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) CAUTION ● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle engine is running. Operating the DVD for extended periods of time with the engine OFF can discharge the vehicle battery. ● Do not allow the system to get wet. Excessive moisture such as spilled liq- uids may cause the system to malfunction. ● The driver must n[...]

programs. The DVD will advance the number of times the button is pushed. When the (PREVIOUS CHAPTER) button is pushed, the program being played returns to its beginning. Push several times to skip back through programs. The DVD will go back the number of times the button is pushed. or P AUSE: When the PLA Y/PAUSE button on the player or the P AUSE [...]

If display control menu is on, the NAVIGA TION KEY S will be used to navigate Up, Down, Left, and Right within the menu. ENTER: In MENU mode, push the ENTER button to select MENU items. In the display menu, push the ENTER button to select items for modification, as per the on- screen instructions. MENU: If the media is in PLA Y mode and the MENU bu[...]

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Use a lightly dampened, lint free cloth to clean the surfaces of your NISSAN mobile entertainment system. (DVD player face, screen, remote con- trol, etc.) CAUTION ● Do not use any solvents or cleaning solutions when cleaning the video system. ● Do not use excessive force on the moni- tor screen. ● Avoid touching or scrat[...]

DVD player operation precautions Do not use the following DVD’s as they may cause the DVD player to malfunction: ● 3.1 in (8 cm) disc s with an adapter ● DVD’s with a region code other than “1” . The region code s A is displayed in a small symbol printed on the top of the DVD s B ● DVD’s that are not round ● DVD’s with a paper l[...]

Remote control and headphones battery replacement Replace the battery as follows: 1. Open the lid. 2. Replace batteries with new ones. ● Size AA (remote control) ● Size AAA (headphones) Make sure that the and ends on the batteries match the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the lid securely. If the battery is removed for any reason othe[...]

When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following cautions, otherwise the new equipment may ad- versely affect the engine control system and other electronic parts. WARNING ● A cellular telephone should not be used while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. Some juris- dictions p[...]

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5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving ................5 - 2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ..................5 - 2 Three-way catalyst ..............................5 - 2 Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ..........5 - 3 On-pavement and off-road driving precau- tions ..........................................5 - 5 Avoiding[...]

WARNING ● Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to ca[...]

● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may ignite and cause a fire. CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Deposits from leaded gasoline will seriously re- duce the three-way catalyst’s ability to help reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc- tions in th[...]

● Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature of the air inside the tire which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure warning light to illumi- nate. If the warning light illuminates in[...]

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. They have higher ground clearance than passen- ger cars to make them capable of performing in a variety of on-pavement and off-road applications. This gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An adva[...]

DRIVING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Y our NISSAN is designed for both normal and off-road use. However, avoid driving in deep wa- ter or mud as your NISSAN is mainly designed for leisure use, unlike a conventional off-road ve- hicle. Remember that two-wheel drive models are less capable than four-wheel drive models for rough road driving and extrication whe[...]

● Lower your speed when encountering strong crosswinds. With a higher center of gravity, your NISSAN is more af- fected by strong side winds. Slower speeds ensure better vehicle control. ● Do not drive beyond the performance capablity of the tires, even with 4WD engaged. ● Accelerating quickly, sharp steering maneuvers or sudden braking may c[...]

T o remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the selector lever to the P (Park) posi- tion with the key in the ON position. 2. T urn the key to the L OCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition. If the selector lever is shifted to the P (Park) position after the key is turned to the OFF position or when the key cannot be turned to th[...]

4. Restart the engine while holding the device (which may have caused the interference) separate from the registered key . If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec- ommends placing the registered key on a sepa- rate key ring to avoid interference from other devices. ● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear. ● Check fluid levels s[...]

● If the engine is very hard to start because it is flooded, depress the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. Crank the engine for 5-6 seconds. After cranking the engine, release the accel- erator pedal. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turn- ing the ignition key to ST ART . Release the key when the [...]

T o move the selector lever: : Push the button while depressing the brake pedal : Push the button to shift : Shift without depressing brake pedal Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brake pedal and move the shift selector lever out of the P (Park) position. WARNING Apply the parking brake if the selector lever is in any position w[...]

2WD and AUT O: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4H: 62 MPH (100 km/h) 4L O: 31 MPH (50 km/h) 2 (Second gear) : Use this position for hill climbing or engine brak - ing on downhill grades. Do not downshift into the 2 position at speeds over the following and do not exceed the follow- ing speeds in the 2 position. 2WD and AUT O: 71 MPH (115 km/h) 4H: 62 MPH (100 km[...]

T o push the shift lock release, complete the fol- lowing procedure: 1. T urn the ignition key to the L OCK position and remove the key 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move the shift selector lever to the N (Neu- tral) positio[...]

OFF: For driving up and down long slopes where engine braking is nec- essary push the Overdrive switch once. The O/D OFF indicator light in the instrument panel comes on at this time. When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle slope, you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of Overdrive repeatedly . In [...]

1. ACCEL/RES switch 2. COAST/SET switch 3. ON/OFF switch 4. CANCEL switch PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE CONTROL ● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it cancels automatically. The SET indicator light in the instrument panel then blinks to warn the driver. ● If the SET indicator light blinks, turn the cruise control main switch off and have the s[...]

The cruise control is automatically canceled and the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if: ● you depress the brake pedal while pushing the ACCEL/RES or SET/COAST switch. The preset speed is deleted from memory . ● the vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the set speed. ● you move the shift selector lever to N (Neu- tral[...]

● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy . ● Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a safe distance behind other ve- hicles. ● Use a proper gear range which suits road conditions. On level ro[...]

● The transfer case may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking rapidly. All mode 4WD system (if so equipped) The all mode 4WD system provides 4 positions (AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4LO) , so you can select the desired drive mode according to the driving conditions. 2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 5-18 Starting and driving Z REVIE[...]

4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O posi- tion AUT O Rear wheels or 4 wheels For driving on paved or slippery roads Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> AUT O <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position en- gaged. IT IS NO T NECESSAR Y[...]

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are four types of drive modes available, AUT O, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, AUT O, 4H and 4L O. Y ou must depress the switc[...]

When the vehicle is stuck, ● Place stones or wooden blocks under the tires to free the vehicle. ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● Do not spin the [...]

4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Indicator Light Use Conditions 4WD Shift Procedure 4WD shift T ransfer 4L O posi- tion 2WD Rear wheels For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing Move the 4WD switch. 2WD <—> 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged. IT IS NO T NE[...]

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used to select either 2WD or 4WD depending on the driving conditions. There are three types of drive modes available, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls the transfer case operation. Rotate the switch to move between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4L O. T o change into or out of 4LO, the vehi[...]

When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4L O. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, repeat forward and backward movement to in- crease the movement. ● If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, place stones or wooden blocks under the tires. Then try the recovery procedures above. Tire chains may be effective. CAUTION ● [...]

CAUTION ● When driving straight, shift the 4WD shift switch to the 2WD, AUT O or 4H position. Do not move the 4WD shift switch when making a turn or reversing. ● Do not shift the 4WD shift switch while driving on steep downhill grades. Use the engine brake and low automatic transmission gears (D1 or D2) for en- gine braking. ● Do not operate [...]

4WD warning light W arning light Comes on or blinks when: Comes on There is a malfunc- tion in the 4–wheel drive system Blinks rapidly The transfer case oil temperature is abnormally high (all mode 4WD ve- hicles) Blinks slowly The difference in wheel rotation is large The 4WD warning light is located in the meter. The 4WD warning light comes on [...]

● If the warning light is still on after the above operation, have your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer as soon as possible. ● The transfer case may be damaged if you continue driving with the warning light blinking rapidly. WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle over flammable materials such as dry grass, waste paper or rags. They may [...]

3. T o help prevent the vehicle from rolling into traffic when parked on an incline, it is a good practice to turn the wheels as illustrated. ● HEADED DOWNHILL WITH CURB: s A T urn the wheels into the curb and move the vehicle forward until the curb side wheel gently touches the curb. ● HEADED UPHILL WITH CURB: s B T urn the wheels away from th[...]

WARNING ● While driving on a slippery surface, be careful when braking, accelerating or downshifting. Abrupt braking or accel- erating could cause the wheels to skid and result in an accident. ● If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the brakes will not work. Braking will be harder. W et brakes When th[...]

If the light comes on during the self-test or while driving, take the vehicle to a NISSAN dealer for repair. WARNING ● The anti-lock brake system is a sophis- ticated device, but it cannot prevent ac- cidents resulting from careless or dan- gerous driving techniques. It can help maintain vehicle control during braking on slippery surfaces, but re[...]

● Drive the vehicle at speeds above 10 mph (15 km/h) for at least 10 minutes. ● The VDC OFF indicator light should go off indicating the traction control system is op- erational. ● If you interrupt the reset procedure by turn- ing the ignition off, you will need to restart the reset procedure. If after driving the vehicle for more than 10 min[...]

WARNING ● Never rely solely on the hill descent control system to control vehicle speed when driving on steep down hill grades. Always drive carefully and attentively when using the hill descent control sys- tem and decelerate the vehicle speed by depressing the brake pedal if neces- sary. Be especially careful when driving on frozen, muddy or an[...]

The hill start assist system automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes the driver to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when the vehicle is stopped on a hill. Hill start assist will operate automatically under the following conditions: ● The selector lever is shif[...]

3. Tire chains may be used. Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord- ing to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the chain manufacturer’s sug- gestions. Use only SAE Class “S” chains. Class [...]

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if so equipped) An engine block heater to assist in extreme cold temperature starting is available through a NISSAN dealer. WARNING Do not use your heater with an un- grounded electrical system or two- pronged (cheater) adapters. Y ou can be injured by an electrical shock if you use an ungrounded connection. Starting and drivin[...]

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6 In case of emergency First aid kit ........................................6 - 2 Flat tire ...........................................6 - 2 Tire pressure monitoring system ..................6 - 2 Changing a flat tire .............................6 - 3 Jump starting .....................................6 - 8 Push starting .........................[...]

A first aid kit is located on the back door trim panel. T o remove the first aid kit: s 1 Squeeze the latch buttons. s 2 Pull the two straps apart to unfasten. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system. It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pres- sure warni[...]

WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates while driving, avoid sudden steering maneuvers or abrupt braking, reduce vehicle speed, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Serious vehicle damage could occur and may lead to an accident and could result in serious personal injury. Check the ti[...]

Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks s 1 at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire s 2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up. WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the vehicle may move and result in personal injury. 1. Jack 2. Jack tools Getting the spare tire and tools 1. Open the back door. 2. Li[...]

5. Fit the square end of the jack rod into the square hole of the wheel nut wrench to form a handle. 6. Seat the T -shaped end of the jack rod into the T -shaped opening of the tire winch. Ap- ply pressure to keep the jack rod engaged in the spare tire winch and turn the jack rod counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. 7. Once the spare tire is c[...]

2. Place the jack directly under the jack -up point as illustrated so the top of the jack contacts the vehicle at the jack -up point. The jack -up points are indicated by stamped ar- rows on the side of the frame. The jack should be used on firm and level ground. 3. Install the assembled jack rod into the jack as shown. 4. T o lift the vehicle, sec[...]

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then remove the tire. Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergency use. See specific instructions under the heading “ Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte- nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put t[...]

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pressure. COLD pressure: After vehicle has been parked for three hours or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) . COLD tire pressures are shown on the Tire and Loading Information label affixed to the driver side center pillar. 5. Securely store the flat tire and jacking equip- ment in the vehicle. WARNING ● Al[...]

WARNING Always follow the instructions below. Failure to do so could result in damage to the charging system and cause personal injury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat- teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift lever to N ([...]

8. Replace the vent caps (if so equipped) . Be sure to dispose of the cloth used to cover the vent holes as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid. CAUTION Automatic transmission models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempt- ing to do so may cause transmission damage. WARNING ● Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doin[...]

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. (If steam or cool- ant is escaping, turn off the engine.) Do not open the hood further until no steam or coolant can be seen. 4. Open the engine hood. WARNING If steam or water is coming from the en- gine, stand clear to prevent getti[...]

For information about towing your vehicle behind a recreational vehicle (RV) , refer to “Flat towing” in the “T echnical and consumer information” sec- tion of this manual. T OWING RECOMMENDED BY NISSAN T wo-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towed with the driving (rear) wheels off the ground or place the vehicle on [...]

Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies be used when towing your vehicle or place the ve- hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow 4WD models with any of the wheels on the ground as this may cause serious and expensive damage to the transfer case and transmission. V EHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a stuck vehic[...]

● The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a stuck vehicle. Never pull the hook at an angle. ● Always pull the cable straight out from the front or rear of the vehicle. ● Pulling devices should be routed so they do not touch any part of the sus- pension, steering, brake or cooling systems. ● Pulling devices such as ropes [...]

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior ..................................7 - 2 W ashing ......................................7 - 2 W axing ........................................7 - 2 Removing spots ................................7 - 2 Underbody ....................................7 - 3 Glass .........................................7 - 3 Alumi[...]

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve- hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. T o protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot, bird drop- pings, tree sap, metal parti[...]

UNDERBODY In areas where road salt is used in winter, it is necessary to clean the underbody regularly in order to prevent dirt and salt from building up and causing the acceleration of corrosion on the un- derbody and suspension. Before the winter pe- riod and again in the spring, the underseal must be checked and, if necessary , retreated. GLASS [...]

FLOOR MATS The use of genuine NISSAN floor mats can ex- tend the life of your vehicle carpet and make it easier to clean the interior. No matter what mats are used, be sure they are fitted for your vehicle and are properly positioned in the footwell to prevent interference with pedal operation. Mats should be maintained with regular cleaning and re[...]

MOST COMMON FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO VEHICLE CORROSION ● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas. ● Damage to paint and other protective coat- ings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCE THE RATE OF CORROSION Moisture Accumulati[...]

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8 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Maintenance requirements ..........................8 - 2 General maintenance ..............................8 - 2 Explanation of general maintenance items .........8 - 2 Maintenance precautions ...........................8 - 5 Engine compartment check locations ................8 - 6 Engine cooling system ............[...]

Y our new NISSAN has been designed to have minimum maintenance requirements with longer service intervals to save you both time and money . However, some day-to-day and regular maintenance is essential to maintain your NIS- SAN’s good mechanical condition, as well as its emission and engine performance. It is the owner’s responsibility to make [...]

When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrication frequently . Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Road wheel nuts* When checking [...]

Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when operating the heater or air conditioner. Under the hood and vehicle The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or refuel) . Battery* Check the fluid level in each [...]

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precau- tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap- ply the parking brake securely and block the wheels to prevent [...]

VQ40DE engine 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Battery 3. Fuse/fusible link box 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Engine oil dipstick 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Air cleaner 8. Drive belt location 9. Radiator cap 10. P ower steering fluid reservoir 11. Engine coolant reservoir NO TE: Engine cover removed for clarity. WDI0507 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHE[...]

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti- freeze and coolant protection.The anti-freeze so- lution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Ad- ditional engine cooling system additives are not necessary . WARNING ● Never remove the radiator or coolant reservoir c[...]

If the cooling system frequently requires coolant, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant. The service procedure can be found in the NISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reduced heater performance and engine overheat- ing. WARNING ● T o avoid the danger of being[...]

CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Op- erating the engine with an insufficient amount of oil can damage the engine, and such damage is not covered by warranty. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches operating temperature, then turn it o[...]

7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil filler cap securely . See “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section of this manual for drain and refill capacity . The drain and refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. U[...]

When checking or replacement is required, we recommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. WARNING ● Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF . Do not mix with other fluids. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J A TF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the auto[...]

For further brake fluid specification information, refer to “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “T echnical and consumer information” section of this manual. WARNING Use only new fluid from a sealed con- tainer. Old, inferior or contaminated fluid may damage the brake system. The use of improper fluids can damage the brake s[...]

Refill the reservoir more frequently when driving conditions require an increased amount of win- dow washer fluid. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN Wind- shield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Anti- freeze or equivalent. CAUTION ● Do not substitute engine anti-freeze coolant for window washer solution. This may result in damage to the paint. [...]

1. Remove the battery caps with a screwdriver as shown. Use a cloth to protect the battery case. 2. Check the fluid level in each cell If it is necessary to add fluid, add only distilled water to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler opening. Do not overfill. V ehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions require freque[...]

CAUTION ● Do not ground accessories directly to the battery terminal. Doing so will by- pass the variable voltage control sys- tem and the vehicle battery may not charge completely. ● Use electrical accessories with the en- gine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. Y our vehicle is equipped with a variable voltage control system. T[...]

2. Have the belts checked regularly for condi- tion and tension in accordance with the maintenance schedule found in the “NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide” . REPLACING SPARK PLUGS Platinum-tipped spark plugs It is not necessary to replace platinum-tipped spark plugs as frequently as conventional type spark plugs because they last much longe[...]

The air cleaner filter should not be cleaned and reused. Replace it according to the maintenance log shown in the “NISSAN Service and Mainte- nance Guide.” When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner filter housing and the cover with a damp cloth. T o remove the air cleaner filter: s 1 Loosen the screw . s 2 Disconnect the ele[...]

2. Remove the filter cover bolt and remove the filter cover. NO TE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows. The end of the filter with the arrow should face the rear of the vehicle. The arrows should face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filter into the housing. 4. Replace [...]

REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. s 2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. s 3 Remove the wiper blade. 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. CAUTION [...]

Rear window wiper blade s 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win- dow . s 2 Push the wiper blade in and pivot until the blade becomes free. s 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm and snap into place. WDI0292 8-20 Maintenance and do-it-yourself Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 08/01/05—cathy X[...]

CHECKING PARKING BRAKE From the released position, firmly push the park - ing brake down. If the number of clicks is out of the range listed, see a NISSAN dealer. ● 3–4 clicks under depressing force of 44.1 lb (196 N) . CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL With the engine running, check the distance A between the upper surface of the pedal and the metal floor.[...]

BRAKE BOOSTER Check the brake booster function as follows: 1. With the engine off, press and release the brake pedal several times. When brake pedal movement (distance of travel) remains the same from one pedal application to the next, continue on to the next step. 2. While depressing the brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop [...]

ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not come on, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Open the engine hood. 3. Remove the[...]

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAUTION Never use a fuse of a higher or lower amperage rating than specified on the fuse box cover. This could damage the electrical system or cause a fire. If any electrical equipment does not operate, check for an open fuse. 1. Be sure the ignition switch and the headlight switch are OFF . 2. Pull the fuse box cover to remov[...]

Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows: s 1 Open the lid using a coin s A . s 2 Remove the battery s B . s 3 Install a new battery s C with the “+” facing down. Recommended battery: CR2025 or equivalent. s 4 Close the lid securely . 5. Press the button, then the button two or three times to check the key- fob operation. If the battery is [...]

HEADLIGHTS The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the headlight as- sembly . CAUTION ● High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dro[...]

4. T urn the bulb retaining ring counterclock- wise until it is free form the headlight reflec- tor and then remove it s A . 5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it s B . Replacing the headlight bulb 1. Insert the bulb. DO NO T TOUCH THE BULB. 2. Install and tighten the bulb retainer. ● Be sure the[...]

1. Map lights 2. Personal lights 3. Cargo light 4. High-mount stoplight 5. License plate light 6. Rear combination light 7. Headlight assembly 8. Fog light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A , B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover. : Indicates bulb removal : Indicates bulb installation LDI0450 W[...]

Use a cloth s 1 to protect the housing. Map lights LDI0459 Cargo light WDI0206 Rear combination light LDI0448 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-29 Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 08/01/05—cathy X[...]

If you have a flat tire, see the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire pressure monitoring system This vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system. It monitors tire pressure of all tires except the spare. When the low tire pres- sure warning light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly un[...]

Tire and loading information label (if so equipped) s 1 Seating capacity: The maximum num- ber of occupants that should be seated in the vehicle. s 2 V ehicle load limit: See loading infor- mation in the “T echnical and con- sumer information” section. s 3 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the fact[...]

Tire placard (if so equipped) s 1 Original tire size: The size of the tires originally installed on the vehicle at the factory . s 2 Recommended cold tire inflation pressure: Inflate the tires to this pres- sure when the tires are cold. Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for 3 or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 [...]

4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and compare to the specifica- tion shown on the Tire Placard (if so equipped) or the Tire and Loading Information label (if so equipped) . 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too much air is added, press the core of the valve stem briefly with the tip of the gauge stem to release pressure. Recheck the pr[...]

s 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The 9 P 9 indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles. 2. Three-digit number: This number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. 3. T wo-digit number: This number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: The 9 R 9[...]

s 2 TIN (Tire Identification Number) for a new tire (example: DO T XX XX XXX XXXX) 1. DO T : Abbreviation for the 9 Depart- ment Of T ransportation. 9 The symbol can be placed above, below or to the left or right of Tire Identification Num- ber. 2. T wo-digit code: Manufacturer’s identification mark 3. T wo-digit code: Tire size 4. Three-digit co[...]

s 7 The word ”radial” The word 9 radial 9 is shown if the tire has radial structure. s 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related T erminology In addition to the many terms that are defined throughout this section, Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white let[...]

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing tire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure they are the proper size for the tires on you[...]

Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight- ened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each tire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driv[...]

WARNING ● The use of tires other than those recom- mended or the mixed use of tires of different brands, construction (bias, bias-belted or radial) , or tread patterns can adversely affect the ride, braking, handling, ground clearance, body-to- tire clearance, tire chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height. Some of[...]

● For additional information regarding tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or “Tire Safety Infor- mation” (Canada) in the Warranty In- formation Booklet . Care of wheels ● W ash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the u[...]

9 T echnical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .........9 - 2 Fuel recommendation ...........................9 - 3 Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...........9 - 5 Recommended SAE viscosity number ............9 - 6 Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations ..............................9 -[...]

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure Imp measure Liter Fuel 21-1/8 gal 17-5/8 gal[...]

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91) . For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN rec- ommends the use of unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other t[...]

E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 can only be used in a Flexible Fuel V ehicle (FFV) . Do not use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. government regulations require fuel ethanol dispensing pumps to be identified by a small, square, orange and black label with the common abbreviation or the a[...]

ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATION Selecting the correct oil It is essential to choose engine oil with the cor- rect quality and viscosity to ensure satisfactory engine life and performance. NISSAN recom- mends the use of a low friction oil (energy con- serving oil) in order to improve fuel economy and conserve energy. Oils which do not have [...]

Change intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals for your engine are based on the use of the specified quality oils and filters. Using engine oil and filters that are not of the specified quality , or exceeding recommended oil and filter change intervals could reduce engine life. Damage to the engine caused by improper maintenance or use of[...]

ENGINE Model VQ40DE T ype Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 241.30 (3,954) Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed See the “Emission Control Information label” on the under- side of the hood. A/T (in “N” position)[...]

WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 16 x 7.0J 17 x 7.5J Tires P245/75R16 P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R17 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 187.6(4765) Overall width in (mm) 72.8(1849) Overall height 2WD XE/SE with roof rack in (mm) 72.4(1838) 2WD SE-OR with roof rack in (mm) 72.9(1851) 2WD LE with roof rack in (mm) 72.5(1841) [...]

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve- hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi- cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too low may cause engine damage. All gasoline vehicles must be operated with unleaded gasoline. There- fore, avoid taking your vehicle to areas where app[...]

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F .M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S. CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor V ehicle Safety Standard (F.M.V .S.S./C.M.V .S.S.) certification la- bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu- able vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle W eight Ratings (GVWR) , Gross Axle Weight[...]

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL (if so equipped) The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. The label is located as shown. TIRE PLACARD (if so equipped) The cold tire pressure is shown on the tire plac- ard. The tire placard is located as shown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATION LABEL The air conditioner specification[...]

Use the following steps to mount the front license plate: 1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the location mark (small dimple) using a 0.20 in (5 mm) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill. Install the license plate holder using the two screws provided with the holder. 2. Mount the license plate using two M6- 14mm bolts. License plate bolt t[...]

● Vehicle Capacity Weight, Load limit, T otal load capacity - maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and cargo) for the ve- hicle. This is the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle. If the vehicle is used to tow a trailer, the trailer tongue weight must be in- cluded as part of th[...]

Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX [...]

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this re- duces the av[...]

● Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If you do, parts of your vehicle can break, tire damage could occur, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. This could result in loss of control and cause personal injury. LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWR or GA WR as specified on the F .[...]

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of a trailer and its cargo can adversely affect vehicle handling, braking and perfor- mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy load for the first 500 miles (800 km) . Y our engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. ● For the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow [...]

T ongue load When using a weight carrying or a weight distrib- uting hitch, keep the tongue load between 10 - 15 percent of the total trailer load within the maximum tongue load limits shown in the follow- ing T owing Load/Specification Chart. If the tongue load becomes excessive, rearrange cargo to allow for proper tongue load. Maximum gross vehic[...]

T OWING LOAD/SPECIFICATION US & CAN 2WD 4WD T owing Capac- ity*1 6,000 lb. (2721 kg) 6,000 lb. (2721 kg) T ongue Load 600 lb. (272 kg) 600 lb. (272 kg) Gross Com- bined W eight Rating 11,133 lb. (5,049 kg) 11,133 lb. (5,049 kg) Maximum trailer frontal area 60 sq ft (5.52 sq meters) *1: The towing capacity values are calculated assuming a base v[...]

W eight distribution hitch This type of hitch is also called a “load-leveling” or “equalizing” hitch. A set of bars attach to the ball mount and to the trailer to distribute the tongue weight (hitch weight) of your trailer. Many ve- hicles can’t carry the full tongue weight of a given trailer, and need some of the tongue weight transferre[...]

trailer weights shown in the T owing Load/Specification Chart earlier in this section. CAUTION ● Special hitches which include frame re- inforcements are required for towing above 2,000 lb (907 kg) . Suitable genu- ine NISSAN hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles are available at a NISSAN dealer. ● Th[...]

T railer brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to federal and/or local regulations and that it is properly installed. WARNING Never connect a trailer brake system di- rectly to the vehicle brake system. Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a level position when a loaded and/or unloaded trai[...]

● For the first 500 miles (805 km) that you do tow , do not drive over 50 MPH (80 km/h) . ● Have your vehicle serviced more often than at intervals specified in the recommended Maintenance Schedule in the “NISSAN Ser- vice and Maintenance Guide” . ● When making a turn, your trailer wheels will be closer to the inside of the turn than your[...]

DO T (Department of T ransportation) Quality Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction A A T emperature A T readwear T readwear grade[...]

Y our NISSAN vehicle is covered by the following emission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of these warranties may be found with other vehicle warranties in your W arranty Infor- mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a W arranty Informa- tion Booklet, or[...]

WARNING Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions and obey all traffic laws. 1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature) . 2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 M[...]

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manu[...]

It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www .nissanusa.com. 9-28 T echnical and consumer information Z REVIEW COPY— 2006 Pathfinder (pat) Owners Manual—USA_English (nna) 08/01/05—cathy X[...]

10 Index 4WD warning light .............. .2-16 A Active head restraint .............. .1-8 Adjusting pedal position ........... .3-12 Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) .................... .1-43 Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact air bag system) .............. .1-50 Air bag warning labels ............ .1-57 Air bag warni[...]

Chimes, audible reminders .......... .2-21 Cleaning exterior and interior ......... .7-2 Clock .................. .4-32, 4-42 (models with navigation system) ..... .4-10 Clock set Control panel buttons .......... .4-10 C.M.V .S.S. certification label ......... .9-10 Cold weather driving ............. .5-33 Compact disc (CD) player .......... .4-34 [...]

Fuel gauge ................. .2-7 Fuel octane rating ............. .9-4 Fuel recommendation ........... .9-3 Fuel-filler door and cap .......... .3-10 FUEL ECON button .............. .4-4 Fuel Econ button Control panel buttons ........... .4-4 Fuses ..................... .8-22 Fusible links .................. .8-23 G Garage door opener, HomeLink T [...]

Bulb replacement ............. .8-27 Charge warning light ........... .2-15 Fog light switch .............. .2-30 Headlight and turn signal switch ..... .2-26 Headlight control switch ......... .2-26 Headlights ................. .8-26 Interior light ................ .2-51 Light bulbs ................. .8-26 Low tire pressure warning light ..... .2-[...]

Precautions on child restraints . . .1-20, 1-38 Precautions on seat belt usage ..... .1-12 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ................... .1-43 Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2 Pre-tensioner seat belt system ........ .1-56 PREV button .................. .4-3 Prev button Control panel buttons ........... .4-3 Programm[...]

Supplemental air bag warning labels .... .1-57 Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-58, 2-17 Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-50 Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels ...... .1-57 Precautions on supplemental restraint system ................... .1-43 Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system[...]

W W arning 4WD warning light ............ .2-16 Air bag warning light ........ .1-58, 2-17 Anti-lock brake warning light ....... .2-14 Battery charge warning light ....... .2-15 Brake warning light ............ .2-14 Door open warning light ......... .2-15 Engine oil pressure warning light .... .2-15 Hazard warning flasher switch ...... .2-31 Low f[...]

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