coolant capacities NISSAN PATHFINDER 2005 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual

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 80 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *7
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system
With reservoir models w/o rear
air a/c2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2
50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
With reservoir modelswith rear
a/c3-1/2 gal 3 gal 13.4
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*8
Brake fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*5 or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease — — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*6
Air conditioning system lubricants — — — NISSAN A/C System Lubricant Type S (DH-PS) or equivalent*6
Transfer fluidAll mode 4WD 3-1/8 qt 2-5/8qt 3.0 Genuine Nissan Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid*8
Part time 4WD 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt 2.0
Front final drive oil 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.4 API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9
Rear final drive oil 3 pt 2-1/2 pt 1.4 API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90*9
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front
and rear wipers)1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine Nissan Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the NISSAN new vehicle warranty.
*5: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*7: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*8: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0° C (32° F) .
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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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
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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
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License plate
Installing the license plate.........9-12
Light
Air bag warning light.........1-57, 2-17
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-12
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-14
Fog light switch...............2-29
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-25
Headlights..................8-26
Interior light.................2-49
Light bulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light......2-15
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-16
Passenger air bag and status
light..................1-51, 2-19
Personal lights...............2-50
Security indicator light........1-51, 2-19
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders..................2-12
Lights
Map lights..................2-50
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-4
Door locks..................3-3
Power door locks...............3-4
Rear door lock................3-8
Low fuel warning light.............2-15
Low tire pressure warning light........2-15
Low tire pressure warning system........5-3
Low washer fluid warning light.........2-16
Luggage hook..................2-40
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-12
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-40M
Maint (maintenance) button
Control panel buttons............4-4
Maint (Maintenance) button, control panel
display.......................4-4
Maintenance
General maintenance............8-2
Inside the vehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions..........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seat belt maintenance...........1-19
Under the hood and vehicle.........8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)........2-18
Manual front seat adjustment..........1-2
Map lights....................2-50
Map pocket...................2-37
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control.......2-28
Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror.....3-14
Inside mirror.................3-14
Outside mirror control...........3-15
Outside mirrors...............3-15
Vanity mirror.................3-13
N
NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES)......................4-43
Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
(NVIS).................2-22, 3-2, 5-8O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating).....9-4
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine oil.............8-9
Changing engine oil filter..........8-10
Checking engine oil level..........8-8
Engine oil...................8-8
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . .9-5
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.......2-14
Engine oil viscosity..............9-5
Outside mirror control.............3-15
Outside mirrors.................3-15
Overdrive switch................5-13
Overheat
If your vehicle overheats..........6-10
Owner’s manual order form..........9-26
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-26
P
Parking
Parking brake check............8-21
Parking brake operation..........5-13
Parking/parking on hills...........5-26
Pedal position adjustment...........3-12
Personal lights.................2-50
Power
Front seat adjustment............1-4
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