air condition NISSAN PATHFINDER 2005 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual

Your 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 Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 191
Gardena, CA 90248-0191
For Canada
Emission Control System Warranty
Details of these warranties may be found with
other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet which comes with your NISSAN
vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a re-
placement by writing to:
cNissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5If you believe that your vehicle has a de-
fect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immedi-
ately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying NISSAN.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems be-
tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236. You may also write to: NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor ve-
hicle safety from the Hotline.
You may notify NISSAN by contacting our
Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at
1-800-NISSAN-1.Due to legal requirements in some states and
Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re-
quired to be in what is called the “ready condi-
tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of
the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it
is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually,
the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary
usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or
the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be
reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the
I/M test, check the vehicle’s
inspection/maintenance test readiness condi-
tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting
the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then
blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is
9not ready9. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is9ready.9If the
MIL indicates the vehicle is in a9not ready9con-
dition, drive the vehicle through the following
pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If
you cannot or do not want to perform the driving
pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTYREPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (US
only)READINESS FOR INSPECTION/
MAINTENANCE (I/M) TEST
9-24Technical and consumer information
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10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-15
A
Active head restraint...............1-7
Adjusting pedal position............3-12
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system).....................1-42
Air bag system
Front (See supplemental front impact air
bag system).................1-49
Air bag warning labels.............1-56
Air bag warning light...........1-57, 2-17
Air cleaner housing filter............8-16
Air conditioner
Air conditioner operation..........4-16
Air conditioner service...........4-24
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubrication recommendations........9-6
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-21
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-23
Servicing air conditioner..........4-24
Air flow charts..................4-18
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system).........2-21
Anchor point locations.............1-33
Antenna.....................4-42
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).........5-27
Anti-lock brake warning light..........2-13Audible reminders................2-20
Audio system..................4-24
AM-FM-SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
changer...................4-37
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-34, 4-40
Compact disc (CD) player.........4-30
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-27, 4-31
Radio....................4-24
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-42
Autolight switch.................2-26
Automatic
Automatic drive positioner.........3-16
Automatic power window switch.....2-46
Automatic transmission position indicator
light.....................2-17
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-9
Transmission selector lever lock
release....................5-12
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.......3-14
B
Battery......................8-13
Charge warning light............2-14
Battery replacement
(See remote keyless entry system)......8-25
Before starting the engine............5-8
Belts (See drive belts).............8-15
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS).......5-27Brake booster................8-22
Brake fluid..................8-11
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Brake pedal.................8-21
Brake system................5-27
Brake warning light.............2-14
Brake wear indicators........2-20, 8-21
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Self-adjusting brakes............8-21
Break-in schedule................5-16
Brightness control
Instrument panel..............2-28
Brightness/Contrast button..........4-12
Control panel buttons...........4-12
Bulb check/instrument panel..........2-12
Bulb replacement................8-27
C
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...................9-2
Car phone or CB radio.............4-53
Cargo light...................2-50
Cargo net....................2-42
Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . . .9-12
CD care and cleaning.............4-41
CD changer (See audio system). . . .4-34, 4-40
CD player (See audio system).........4-30
Check engine indicator light
(See malfunction indicator lamp).......2-18
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Child restraint with top tether strap......1-33
Child restraints.......1-14, 1-15, 1-20, 1-32
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-20, 1-37
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-33
Child safety rear door lock............3-4
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-20
Cleaning exterior and interior..........7-2
Clock...................4-28, 4-37
(models with navigation system)......4-10
Clock set
Control panel buttons...........4-10
Cold weather driving..............5-32
Compact disc (CD) player...........4-30
Compass display.................2-9
Console box...................2-36
Control panel buttons..............4-2
Controls
Audio controls (steering wheel)......4-42
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-21
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-23
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Corrosion protection...............7-5
Cruise control..................5-14
Cup holders...................2-38
Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag . . .1-53D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only)..................2-28
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-25
Digital video disc DVD.............4-43
Dimensions and weights.............9-8
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-2
Door locks....................3-3
Door open warning light............2-14
Drive belts....................8-15
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-16
Driving
Cold weather driving............5-32
Driving with automatic transmission.....5-9
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
E
Economy - fuel.................5-16
Emission control information label.......9-10
Emission control system warranty.......9-24
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant..........8-8
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level........8-7
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine compartment check locations. . . .8-7Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Engine serial number............9-10
Engine specifications.............9-7
Starting the engine..............5-9
Engine oil pressure gauge............2-8
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-14
English/Metric button..............4-10
Control panel buttons...........4-10
ENTER button..................4-2
Enter button
Control panel buttons............4-2
Event data recorders..............9-25
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)........5-2
Eyeglass case..................2-36
F
First aid kit....................6-2
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch)......2-29
Flat tire......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-4
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-11
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Engine coolant................8-7
Engine oil...................8-8
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Window washer fluid............8-12
10-2
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F.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-10
Fog light switch.................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system).....1-49
Front seats....................1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Fuel economy................5-16
Fuel filler cap................3-10
Fuel filler lid.................3-10
Fuel filler lid and cap............3-10
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Fuel octane rating..............9-4
Fuel recommendation............9-3
FUEL ECON button...............4-4
Fuel Econ button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Fuses......................8-22
Fusible links...................8-24
G
Garage door opener, HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver...................2-51
Gascap.....................3-10
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
Engine oil pressure gauge..........2-8
Fuel gauge..................2-7
Odometer...................2-4
Speedometer.................2-4
Tachometer..................2-6
Trip computer.................2-5
Trip odometer.................2-4Voltmeter...................2-8
General maintenance..............8-2
Glass hatch....................3-9
Glove box....................2-36
H
Hazard warning flasher switch.........2-29
Head restraints..................1-7
Active head restraint.............1-7
Headlight and turn signal switch........2-25
Headlights....................8-26
Headphones (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-46
Heated seats..................2-30
Heater
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-13, 4-21
Heater operation...........4-15, 4-22
Rear seat air conditioner..........4-23
Hill descent control (HDC) switch.......2-31
Hill descent control (HDC) system......5-30
Hill start assist (HSA) system.........5-31
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver.......2-51
Hood release...................3-8
Hook
Luggage hook................2-40
Horn.......................2-30
I
Ignition switch..................5-7
Immobilizer system..........2-22, 3-2, 5-8
Important vehicle information label.......9-10In-cabin microfilter...............8-17
Increasing fuel economy............5-16
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders)....................2-12
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror.......3-14
Inside mirror...................3-14
Instrument brightness control.........2-28
Instrument panel..............0-6, 2-2
Interior light...................2-49
ISOFIX child restraints.............1-32
J
Jump starting...................6-8
K
Key ........................3-2
Keyless entry system
(See remote keyless entry system).......3-5
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-11
Emission control information label.....9-10
Engine serial number............9-10
F.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-9
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-56
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-32
10-3
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Power door locks...............3-4
Power outlet.................2-32
Power rear windows............2-46
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-27
Power windows...............2-45
Rear power windows............2-46
Precautions
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions..................5-4
Precautions on child restraints . . .1-20, 1-37
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-12
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-42
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.........1-55
PREV button...................4-3
Prev button
Control panel buttons............4-3
Programmable features...........4-3, 4-7
Push starting..................6-10
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio...........4-53
Compact Disc (CD) changer. . . .4-34, 4-40
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-27, 4-31
Steering wheel audio control switch. . . .4-42
Readiness for inspection maintenance (I/M)
test........................9-24
Rear door lock..................3-8
Rear power windows..............2-46Rear seat air conditioner............4-23
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch......................2-25
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-24
Recorders
Event data..................9-25
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system).............4-45
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-24
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-4
Child seat belts...........1-20, 1-37
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-24
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system).....................4-45
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Front power seat adjustment........1-4
Second row bench seats..........1-5
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-14
Infants and small children.........1-15
Injured Person................1-16
Larger children...............1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-12
Pregnant women..............1-16
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-55
Seat belt extenders.............1-19
Seat belt maintenance...........1-19Seat belts..................1-12
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-18
Three-point type with retractor.......1-16
Seat belt warning light.............2-16
Seatback pockets................2-37
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Automatic drive positioner.........3-16
Front seats..................1-2
Heated seats................2-30
Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Separate seats...............8-39
Security indicator light..........1-51, 2-19
Security system (Nissan vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-22, 3-2, 5-8
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-21
Service manual order form...........9-26
Servicing air conditioner............4-24
Setting button
SETTING button...............4-7
Shift lock release................5-12
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-18
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-53
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-56
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-8
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine..............5-9
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1. Power steering fluid 8-11
2. Battery 8-13
3. Engine coolant 8-7
4. Window washer fluid 8-12
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-13, 4-21
Audio system 4-24
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-42
7. Spare tire 6-2
8. Rear door lock 9-12
9. Fuel filler cap 3-10; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
10. Seat belts 1-12
11. Door locks 3-3
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-42
13. Hood release 3-8
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Brake fluid 8-12
16. Engine oil 8-8
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