power steering NISSAN PATHFINDER 2011 Owner´s 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 80See “Fuel Recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7 Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1
Viscosity SAE 5W-30
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change VQ40DE 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1
VK56DE 6-3/4 qt 5-3/4 qt 6.5
Without oil filter
change VQ40DE
5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
VK56DE 6-1/2 qt 5-1/2 qt 6.2
Cooling system With reservoir models w/o rear a/c 2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
With reservoir models with rear a/c 3-1/2 gal 3 gal 13.4
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the instruc-
tions in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section.Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF *2
Power steering fluid (PSF) Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*3
Brake fluid Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *4 or equivalent
DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *5
Air conditioning system oil ——— Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *5
Transfer fluid All mode 4WD 3-1/8 qt 2-5/8 qt 3.0
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF recommended *6
Part time 4WD 2-1/8 qt 1-3/4 qt 2.0
Front final drive oil VQ40DE
1-3/4 pt 1-1/2 pt 0.85 Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super GL-5 80W-90 or
API GL-5 Viscosity SAE 80W-90 *8
VK56DE 3-3/8 pt 2-7/8 pt 1.6
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information

10 Index
4WD warning light...............2-16
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-37
Adjusting pedal position ............3-26
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-44
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-51
Air bag warning labels .............1-58
Air bag warning light ...........1-59, 2-19
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-20
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-39
Air conditioner service ...........4-47
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-37, 4-44
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-46
Servicing air conditioner ..........4-47
Air flow charts ..................4-41
Alarm system
(See vehicle security system) .........2-23
Anchor point locations .............1-30
Antenna .....................4-87
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-14
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-36
Audible reminders ...............2-22 Audio system
..................4-47
Compact Disc (CD) changer .......4-62
Compact disc (CD) player .....4-56, 4-70
Audio System CompactFlash (CF) player .........4-72
Audio system FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-59
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player .................4-67
Audio System Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system ....................4-74
Audio system Radio ....................4-47
Rear audio controls .............4-86
Audio
System
Settings ...............4-59, 4-67
Audio system Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-85
Autolight switch .................2-29
Automatic Automatic drive positioner .........3-31
Automatic power window switch .....2-46
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-19
Driving with automatic transmission . . . .5-14
Transmission shift selector lock release . .5-17
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-28
Automatic door locks ..............3-6
AUX jack .................4-65, 4-72 B
Battery ......................8-16
Charge warning light ............2-16
Before starting the engine ...........5-13
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-18
Block heater Engine ....................5-41
Bluetooth hands-free phone
system .................4-104, 4-119
Booster seats ..................1-41
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-36
Brake fluid ..................8-14
Brake light (See stop light) .........8-33
Brake system ................5-35
Brake warning light .............2-15
Brake wear indicators ........2-22, 8-25
Parking brake operation ..........5-19
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-25
Brakes ......................8-25
Break-in schedule ...............5-21
Brightness/contrast button .......4-18, 4-33
Brightness control Instrument panel ..............2-31
Bulb check/instrument panel ..........2-14
Bulb replacement ................8-33

F
Flashers
(See hazard warning flasher switch) ......2-32
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-8
Engine oil ...................8-10
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Fog light switch .................2-32
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-51
Front seats .....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-22
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-24
Fuel gauge ...................2-7
Fuel octane rating ...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ........2-5, 3-24
Fuses .......................8-25
Fusible links ...................8-27 G
Garage door opener, HomeLink Universal
Transceiver ....................2-50
Gascap .....................3-24
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 .................2-9
Trip odometer .................2-4
V
oltmeter ....................2-8
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glass hatch ...................3-23
Glove box .....................2-38
H
Hands-free phone system,
Bluetooth ...............4-104, 4-119
Hazard warning flasher switch .........2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-28
Headlight control switch ............2-28
Headlights ....................8-31
Headphones
(See NISSAN mobile entertainment system). .4-91
Heated seats ...................2-33
Heated steering wheel .............2-34
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-37, 4-44 Heater operation
...........4-38, 4-45
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-46
HomeLink Universal Transceiver ........2-50
Hood release ...................3-22
Hook Luggage hook ................2-41
Horn .......................2-33
I
Ignition switch ...................5-9
Immobilizer system .........2-24, 3-4, 5-12
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-21
Increasing fuel economy .............5-22
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders) ....................2-13
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-28
Inside mirror ...................3-28
Instrument brightness control ..........2-31
Instrument panel ...............0-6, 2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-31
Intelligent Key system Key operating range .............3-13
Key operation ................3-14
Mechanical key ................3-3
Remote keyless entry operation .......3-17
Troubleshooting guide ............3-21
Warning signals ...............3-21
Interior light ....................2-48
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-28
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NISSAN mobile entertainment system
(MES).......................4-88
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system ................2-24, 3-4, 5-12
NISSAN voice recognition system ......4-130
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) ......9-5
Odometer .....................2-4
Oil Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changing engine oil .............8-11
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-12
Checking engine oil level ..........8-10
Engine oil ...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-6
Outside mirror control ..............3-30
Outside mirrors .................3-30
Overdrive switch .................5-18
Overheat If your vehicle overheats ...........6-9
Owner’s manual order form ...........9-31
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information ....................9-31
P
Parking Parking brake operation ...........5-19
Parking/parking on hills ...........5-34
Pedal position adjustment ............3-26 Personal lights
..................2-49
Phone, Bluetooth hands-free
system .................4-104, 4-119
Power Front seat adjustment .............1-4
Power door locks ...............3-6
Power outlet .................2-35
Power rear windows .............2-46
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-35
Power windows ...............2-44
Rear power windows ............2-46
Precautions Maintenance precautions ...........8-5
On-pavement
and off-road driving
precautions ..................5-5
Precautions on child
restraints .........1-26, 1-33, 1-37, 1-41
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Precautions when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .........1-57
Programmable features ..........4-11, 4-27
Push starting ....................6-9
R
Radio Car phone or CB radio ..........4-103
Compact Disc (CD) changer ........4-62
FM/AM radio with compact disc
(CD) player ..................4-54
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) changer ................4-59 FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc
(CD) player
..................4-67
Rear audio controls .............4-86
Steering wheel audio control switch . . . .4-85
Readiness for inspection maintenance
(I/M) test .....................9-30
Rear audio controls ...............4-86
Rear power windows ..............2-46
Rear seat air conditioner ............4-46
RearView Monitor ................4-34
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .......................2-27
Rear window wiper and washer switches . . .2-26
Recorders Event data ..................9-30
Refrigerant recommendation ...........9-7
Registering your vehicle in another country . .9-10
Remote controller (See NISSAN mobile
entertainment system) ..............4-90
Remote keyless entry system ...........3-7
Reporting safety defects (US only) .......9-29
Resetting the fuel economy ........4-7, 4-23
S
Safety Child safety rear door lock ..........3-7
Child seat belts .....1-26, 1-33, 1-37, 1-41
Reporting safety defects (US only) .....9-29
Screen (See NISSAN mobile entertainment
system) ......................4-90
Seat adjustment Front manual seat adjustment ........1-2
Front
power seat adjustment .........1-4
Second row bench seats ...........1-5
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Seatback pockets................2-39
Seat belt Child safety ..................1-24
Infants and small children ..........1-25
Injured Person ................1-20
Larger children ................1-25
Precautions on seat belt usage .......1-17
Pregnant women ...............1-20
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .......1-57
Seat belt extenders .............1-23
Seat belt maintenance ............1-24
Seat belts ...................1-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-23
Three-point type with retractor .......1-20
Seat belt warning light ..............2-19
Seats Adjustment ...................1-2
Automatic drive positioner ..........3-31
Front seats ...................1-2
Heated seats .................2-33
Manual front seat adjustment .........1-2
Security indicator light ..............2-21
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start ........2-24, 3-4, 5-12
Self-adjusting brakes ..............8-25
Service manual order form ...........9-31
Servicing air conditioner .............4-47
Setting button ...............4-11, 4-27
Shifting Automatic transmission ...........5-15
Shift lock release .................5-17
Shoulder belt height adjustment ........1-23
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems) . . .1-56
Spark plug replacement .............8-19
Speedometer ...................2-4 SRS warning label
................1-58
Starting Before starting the engine ..........5-13
Jump starting .................6-7
Precautions

when starting and driving . . . .5-2
Push starting ..................6-9
Starting the engine .............5-13
Startup screen ..................4-21
Steering Heated steering wheel ...........2-34
Power steering fluid .............8-14
Power steering system ...........5-35
Tilting steering wheel ............3-26
Steering wheel audio control switch ......4-85
Stop light .....................8-33
Storage ......................2-36
Storage bin ................2-37, 2-41
Storage tray ...................2-36
Sunglasses case .................2-38
Sunglasses holder ................2-38
Sunroof ......................2-47
Sunroof (see Moonroof) .............2-47
Sun visors ....................3-27
Supplemental air bag warning labels ......1-58
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-59, 2-19
Supplemental front impact air bag system . . .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .......1-58
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .........1-44
Switch Autolight switch ...............2-29
Automatic power window switch ......2-46
Fog light switch ...............2-32 Hazard warning flasher switch
.......2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ......2-28
Headlight control switch ..........2-28
Ignition switch .................5-9
Overdrive switch ...............5-18
Power door lock switch ............3-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch .....................2-27
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ...................2-26
T
urn signal switch ..............2-31
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch .....................2-34
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-25
T
Tachometer ....................2-6
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-6
Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start .............2-24, 3-4, 5-12
Three-way catalyst ................5-2
Tilting steering wheel ..............3-26
Tire Flat tire .....................6-2
Spare tire ................6-3, 8-46
Tire and Loading Information label .....9-12
Tire chains ..................8-43
Tire placard ..................9-12
Tire pressure .................8-36
Tire rotation ..................8-43
Tires of 4-wheel drive ............8-45
Types of tires .................8-42
Uniform tire quality grading .........9-28
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