air conditioning NISSAN PATHFINDER 2001 R50 / 2.G Owners Manual

AIR CONDITIONER OPERATIONStart the engine, move the fan control dial to
the desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air
conditioner button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cooling
and dehumidifying functions will be added to
the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
IFor quick cooling when the outside tem-
perature is high, push the air recirculation
button to the on position. Be sure to return
the air recirculation button to the off position
for normal cooling.
Dehumidified heatingThis mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
posi-
tion.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The
indicator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
Operating tipsIKeep windows and sun roof closed while
the air conditioner is in operation.
IAfter parking in the sun, drive for two or
three minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger compart-
ment. Then, close the windows. This will
allow the air conditioner to cool the interior
more quickly.
IThe air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at least
once a month. This helps prevent dam-
age to the system due to lack of lubrica-
tion.
IIf the coolant temperature gauge exceeds
the hot position, turn the air conditioner off.
For additional information, see ªIf your ve-
hicle overheatsº in the ª6. In case of emer-
gencyº section.AIR FLOW CHARTSThe following charts show the button and dial
positions formaximum and quickheating,
cooling or defrosting.The air recirculation
switch should always be in the off position
for heating and defrosting.Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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: Air flow mainly from foot outlets.: Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.
To turn the system offPush the OFF button.OPERATING TIPSIWhen the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for 0
to 126 seconds. This is not a malfunction.
After the coolant temperature warms up, air
flow from the foot outlets will operate nor-
mally.
The sensor on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put
anything on or around this sensor.The air conditioning system in your NISSAN
vehicle is charged with a refrigerant designed
with the environment in mind.
This refrigerant will not harm the earth's
ozone layer.
However, special charging equipment and lu-
bricant are required when servicing your
NISSAN air conditioner. Using improper refrig-
erants or lubricants will cause severe damage
to your air conditioning system. See ªCapaci-
ties and recommended fuel/lubricantsº in the
ª10. Technical and consumer informationº sec-
tion for air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendation.
Your NISSAN dealer will be able to service
your environmentally friendly air conditioning
system.
WARNING
The air conditioner system contains re-
frigerant under high pressure. To avoid
personal injury, any air conditioner ser-
vice should be done only by an experi-
enced technician with proper equip-
ment.
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SERVICING AIR CONDITIONER
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10 Technical and consumer informationCapacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ......... 10-2
Fuel recommendation ......................................... 10-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ............ 10-6
Recommended SAE oil viscosity number .......... 10-7
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ............................................... 10-8
Specifications .......................................................... 10-9
Engine ................................................................ 10-9
Wheels and tires ................................................... 10-11
Dimensions and weights .................................. 10-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country................................................................... 10-12
Vehicle identification ............................................. 10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ......... 10-12
Vehicle identification number (Chassis
number) ............................................................ 10-12
Engine serial number ....................................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................ 10-13
Emission control information label ................... 10-14Tire placard ...................................................... 10-14
Air conditioner specification label ..................... 10-14
Vehicle loading information ................................... 10-15
Terms ............................................................... 10-15
Determining vehicle load capacity.................... 10-15
Loading tips ...................................................... 10-15
Towing a trailer ..................................................... 10-16
Maximum load limits ......................................... 10-16
Towing load/specification chart ........................ 10-18
Towing safety ................................................... 10-18
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 10-20
Emission control system warranty ........................ 10-21
Reporting safety defects (US only) ....................... 10-21
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test
(US only) ............................................................... 10-22
Owner's Manual/Service Manual order
information............................................................. 10-24
In the event of a collision ................................. 10-24
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Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended specifications
US
measureImp
measureLiter
Manual transmissionÐ Ð Ð API GL-4 Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential gear oil (exc. LSD)Ð Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil Ð Ð ÐOnly LSD gear oil:
API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90*2 approved for Nissan LSD*3
Automatic transmission fluid
Refill to the proper oil level according to the instruc-
tions in the ª8. Do-it-yourselfº section.Nissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid.*6
Power steering fluidGenuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent*7
All-mode 4WD transfer fluidNissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid.*8
Transfer fluidNissan Matic ªDº (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada
NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*6 or API GL-4*1
Brake and clutch fluidGenuine Nissan Brake Fluid*4 or equivalent
DOT 3 (U.S. F.M.V.S.S. No. 116)
Propeller shaft greaseÐ Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide lithium soap base)
Multi-purpose greaseÐ Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerantÐ Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)*5
Air conditioning system lubricantsÐ Ð Ð Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or exact equivalent*5
*1: For further details, see recommended SAE viscosity number chart.
*2: SAE 90 is acceptable in temperatures above 0ÉF (þ18ÉC).
*3: Contact your NISSAN dealer for a list of approved oils.
*4: Available in mainland U.S. through your NISSAN dealer.
*5: See ªVehicle identificationº later in this section for air conditioner specification label.
*6: DEXRON
TMIII/MERCON
TM
or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental U.S. and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for more information
regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON
TMIII/MERCON
TM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*7: Genuine Nissan PSF, Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid, DEXRON
TMIII/MERCON
TM
or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*8: Outside the continental U.S. and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealer for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of
DEXRON
TMIII/MERCON
TM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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IAll-mode 4WD model:
80W-90 for differential is preferable.
IExcept all-mode 4WD model:
75W-90 for transfer, and 80W-90 for dif-
ferential are preferable.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONSThe air conditioning system in this NISSAN
vehicle must be charged with the refriger-
ant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant,
Nissan A/C System Oil Type S or the exact
equivalents.
CAUTION
The use of any other refrigerants or
lubricants will cause severe damage to
the air conditioning system and will re-
quire the replacement of all air condi-
tioning system components.
The refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) in your
NISSAN vehicle will not harm the earth's
ozone layer. Although this refrigerant does not
affect the earth's atmosphere, certain govern-
mental regulations require the recovery and
recycling of any refrigerant during automotive
air conditioning system service. Your NISSAN
dealer has the trained technicians and equip-
ment needed to recover and recycle your air
conditioning system refrigerant.Contact your NISSAN dealer when servicing
your air conditioning system.
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However, for long steep grades, do not stay in
1st or 2nd gear when driving above 35 MPH
(56 km/h).
IIf the engine coolant rises to an extremely
high temperature when the air conditioning
system is on, turn off the air conditioner.
Coolant heat can be additionally vented by
opening the windows, switching the fan
control to high and setting the temperature
control to the HOT position.
ITrailer towing requires more fuel than nor-
mal circumstances.
IAvoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles
(800 km).
IHave your vehicle serviced more often than
at intervals specified in the recommended
Maintenance Schedule.
When towing a trailer, change oil in the
transmission more frequently. See the
Maintenance Schedule.UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADINGDOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tire 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:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TreadwearTreadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on tire wear rate when tested under
controlled conditions on specified government
test courses. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well
on the government course as a tire graded
100. However, relative tire performance de-
pends on actual driving conditions, and may
vary significantly due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.Traction AA, A, B and CThe traction grades from highest to lowest are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to your ve-
hicle tires is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not in-
clude acceleration, cornering, hydro-
planing, or peak traction characteristics.Temperature A, B and CTemperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C. They represent a tire's resistance to
heat build-up, and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sus-
tained high temperature can cause tire mate-
rial to degenerate, reducing tire life. Excessive
temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a performance level
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
109. Grades A and B represent higher levels of
performance on laboratory test wheels than
the minimum required by law.
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11 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) ......................... 5-32
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front airbag
system) ...................................................... 1-16
Side (See supplemental side air bag
system) ...................................................... 1-18
Air bag warning labels .................................... 1-20
Air bag warning light.............................. 1-21, 2-12
Air cleaner housing filter ................................. 8-20
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation ...................... 4-2, 4-8
Air conditioner service ................ 4-2, 4-8, 4-10
Air conditioner specification
label .......................................... 4-2, 4-8, 10-14
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations ............... 4-2, 4-8
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so
equipped)..................................................... 4-8
Heater and air conditioner controls ............. 4-2
Servicing air conditioner .............................. 4-2
Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubricant
recommendations ........................................... 10-8
Air flow charts ............................................ 4-5, 4-8
Alcohol, drugs and driving ................................ 5-4
AM-FM radio with cassette player .................. 4-11
AM-FM radio with cassette player and compact
disc player....................................................... 4-11
AM-FM radio with compact disc player .......... 4-11Anchor point locations
Top tether strap ......................................... 1-41
Antenna
Manual ....................................................... 4-26
Power ........................................................ 4-26
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 5-32
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care ............................ 7-2
Interior appearance care ............................. 7-3
Armrest ............................................................. 1-9
Ashtray (See cigarette lighter and ashtray) .... 2-26
Audible reminders ........................................... 2-15
Audio system .................................................. 4-11
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) .................. 4-24
Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ........... 8-13
Drive positioner ......................................... 3-16
Driving with automatic transmission.......... 5-10
Seat positioner, seat ................................. 3-16
Transmission selector lever lock
release ....................................................... 5-13
Avoiding collision and rollover .......................... 5-4
B
Battery............................................................. 8-18
Battery saver system................................. 2-20
Battery replacement, (See multi-remote control
system) ............................................................. 3-8Before starting the engine ................................ 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) .................................... 8-19
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ................... 5-32
Brake and clutch fluid................................ 8-15
Brake booster ............................................ 8-23
Brake fluid ................................................. 8-15
Brake pedal ............................................... 8-22
Brake pedal check..................................... 8-23
Parking brake check ........................ 5-16, 8-22
Parking brake operation ............................ 5-16
System....................................................... 5-32
Warning light ............................................. 2-10
Break-in schedule ........................................... 5-19
Bulb check/instrument panel ............................ 2-9
Bulb replacement ............................................ 8-26
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................................. 10-2
Car phone ....................................................... 4-28
Car phone or CB radio ................................... 4-28
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) ........ 2-32
Cargo net ........................................................ 2-32
Cassette player (See audio system) .............. 4-22
Cassette tape operation ................................. 4-11
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst............ 5-3
CD care and cleaning ..................................... 4-19
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