air conditioning NISSAN PATHFINDER 2013 R52 / 4.G Owners Manual

1. Vent (P. 4-49)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-32)
3. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches (P.2-18)
4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-35) 5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-49, P. 2-37)
6. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-3, 2-10, 2-18)
7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4) 8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29, P. 2-30)
9. Center display (P. 4-16,
4-4)/Navigation system* switches
(if so equipped) / Audio system con-
trols
(P. 4-59)
10. Center display (P. 4-16,
4-4)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-49)
12. Glove box (P. 2-48)
13. Audio system controls
(P. 4-59)/Automatic heater and air
conditioning controls (P. 4-50, 4-54)
14. Hazard light switch (P. 6-2)
15. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
16. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-19)
17. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-29)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-127, 4-141)
19. Hood release (P. 3-22)
20. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-41)
Tow mode switch (P. 2-42)
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1. Vent (P. 4-49)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-32)
3. Control panel and Vehicle Information
Display switches (P.2-18) 4. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-35)
5. Driver supplemental air bag/Horn
(P.1-49, P. 2-37)
6. Meters, gauges, warning/indicator
lights and Vehicle Information Display
(P. 2-3, 2-10, 2-18) 7. Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-4)
8. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-29, P. 2-30)
9. Center display (P. 4-16,
4-4)/Navigation system* switches
(if so equipped) / Audio system
controls (P. 4-59)
10. Center display (P. 4-16,
4-4)/Navigation system*
(if so equipped)
11. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-49)
12. Glove box (P. 2-48)
13. Audio system controls (P. 4-59)/
Automatic heater and air conditioning
controls (P. 4-50, 4-54)
14. Hazard light switch (P. 6-2)
15. Ignition switch (P. 5-10)
16. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-19)
17. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-29)
18. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
(P. 4-127, 4-141)
19. Hood release (P. 3-22)
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2-2Instruments and controls

Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
air recirculation button for
about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash
twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side ventsand foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
1. OFF button
2. Fan speed increase (+) button
3. AUTO button
4.Temperature increase (
) button
5. Temperature decrease (
) button
6. Display
7. Fan speed decrease (-) button
REAR SEAT AIR CONDITIONER
The rear seat passengers can adjust the rear
automatic air conditioning system using the con-
trol switches at the rear of the center console. To activate the rear control buttons, press the
REAR button on the front air conditioner control
panel.
OFF button: Turns rear automatic air conditioning
system off.
Fan speed increase and decrease buttons: Ad-
justs the rear fan speed up or down.
AUTO button: Turns rear automatic air condition-
ing system on, AUTO mode on.
Temperature increase and decrease buttons: Ad-
justs the rear temperature up or down.
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The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode or the
front defrosting and foot out-
let mode.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be con-
trolled automatically. To manually control the in-
take air, press the
air recirculation button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the
air recirculation button for
about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash
twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side ventsand foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and footoutlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets.
Rear automatic air conditioning system
To control the rear automatic air conditioning
system with the front air conditioner control
panel, press the REAR button. When the rear
automatic air conditioning system control is on,
the indicator light on the REAR button will illumi-
nate and the front display will switch to the rear air
conditioner screen.
The rear automatic air conditioning system can
be adjusted with the front air conditioner control
panel, when the rear air conditioner screen is
displayed.
To adjust the front air conditioning system, press
the REAR button one more time. Automatic operation:
1. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indicator light will illuminate and “AUTO” will appear
on the display.
2. Turn the temperature control dial (driver’s side) to set the desired temperature.
Manual operation : ● Temperature control
Press the temperature control buttons to set
the desired temperature.
● Fan speed control
Press the fan speed increase or decrease
button to manually control the fan speed.
Press the A/C button when the rear automatic air
conditioning system is turned on with the rear air
conditioner screen displayed to turn off the rear
automatic air conditioning system.
Rear Heating (A/C off): 1. Press the REAR button to display the rear air conditioner screen on the front display when
the rear automatic air conditioning system is
on.
2. Press the AUTO button. The AUTO indicator light will illuminate and “AUTO” will appear
on the display.
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3. If the A/C indicator light illuminates, pressthe A/C button. The A/C indicator light will
turn off.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
● Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Doing so may cause
the temperature to not be controlled prop-
erly.
● To dehumidify the air, press the A/C button
before turning on the heater.
Turning the system off :
Press the OFF button when the rear air condi-
tioner screen is displayed.
1. OFF button
2. Fan speed increase (+) button
3. AUTO button
4. Temperature increase (
) button
5. Temperature decrease (
) button
6. Display
7. Fan speed decrease (-) button
Rear control buttons:
The rear seat passengers can adjust the rear
automatic air conditioning system using the con-
trol switches at the rear of the center console.
The rear control buttons do not function when the
rear air conditioner screen is shown on the front display. To activate the rear control buttons,
press the REAR button on the front air condi-
tioner control panel and switch the screen on the
front display.
OFF button: Turns rear automatic air conditioning
system off.
Fan speed increase and decrease buttons: Ad-
justs the rear fan speed up or down.
AUTO button: Turns rear automatic air condition-
ing system on, AUTO mode on.
Temperature increase and decrease buttons: Ad-
justs the rear temperature up or down
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To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
The sunload sensor, located on the top driver’s
side of the instrument panel, helps the system
maintain a constant temperature. Do not put any-
thing on or around this sensor. The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-
hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed with
the environment in mind.
This refrigerant does not harm the earth’s
ozone layer.
Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-
quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-
tioner. Using improper refrigerants or lubricants
will cause severe damage to your air conditioner
system. See “Air conditioner system refrigerant
and oil recommendations” in the “Technical and
consumer information” section of this manual.
A NISSAN dealer is able to service your “environ-
mentally 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 equipment.
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Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.1. Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
● Avoid rapid starts and stops
● Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possible
● Maintain constant speed while commut-
ing and coast whenever possible
2. Maintain Constant Speed
● Look ahead to try and anticipate and mini-
mize stops
● Synchronizing your speed with traffic
lights allows you to reduce your number
of stops
● Maintaining a steady speed can minimize
red light stops and improve fuel efficiency
3. Use Air Conditioning (A/C) at Higher
Vehicle Speeds
● Below 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to open windows to cool the
vehicle due to reduced engine load
● Above 40 MPH (64 km/h), it is more
efficient to use A/C to cool the vehicle
due to increased aerodynamic drag ●
Recirculating the cool air in the cabin
when the A/C is on reduces cooling load
4. Drive at Economical Speeds and Dis-
tances
● Observing the speed limit and not ex-
ceeding 60 MPH (97 km/h) (where le-
gally allowed) can improve fuel efficiency
due to reduced aerodynamic drag
● Maintaining a safe following distance be-
hind other vehicles reduces unnecessary
braking
● Safely monitoring traffic to anticipate
changes in speed permits reduced brak-
ing and smooth acceleration changes
● Select a gear range suitable to road con-
ditions.
5. Use Cruise Control
● Using cruise control during highway driv-
ing helps maintain a steady speed
● Cruise control is particularly effective in
providing fuel savings when driving on flat
terrains
6. Plan for the Shortest Route
● Utilize a map or navigation system to de-
termine the best route to save time 7.
Avoid Idling
● Shutting off your engine when safe for
stops exceeding 30–60 seconds saves
fuel and reduces emissions
8. Buy an Automated Pass for Toll Roads
● Automated passes permit drivers to use
special lanes to maintain cruising speed
through the toll and avoid stopping and
starting
9. Winter Warm Up
● Limit idling time to minimize impact to fuel
economy
● Vehicles typically need no more than
30 seconds of idling at start-up to effec-
tively circulate the engine oil before driv-
ing
● Your vehicle will reach its ideal operating
temperature more quickly while driving
versus idling
10. Keeping your Vehicle Cool
● Park your vehicle in a covered parking
area or in the shade whenever possible
● When entering a hot vehicle, opening the
windows will help to reduce the inside
temperature faster, resulting in reduced
demand on your A/C system
FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TIPS
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The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly 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 19-1/2 gal 16-1/4 gal 74See “Fuel recommendation” later in this section.
Engine oil *7 Drain and RefillWith oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8 Engine oil with API Certification Mark *1, *2
Viscosity SAE 5W-30 *1, *2
Without oil filter
change 4-3/4 qt 4 qt
4.5
Cooling system With reservoir 2-1/2 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.8 Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 *3
Power steering fluid (PSF) ——— Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent.*4
Differential gear oil ——— Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-Synthetic API GL-5,
Viscosity SAE 75W-90 *8
Transfer fluid ——— API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluid ——— Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid *5 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease ——— NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant ——— HFC-134a (R-134a) *6
Air conditioning system oil ——— Genuine NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent *6
Windshield-washer fluid 1 gal7/8 gal 3.8 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations” in this section.
*2: NISSAN recommends Genuine NISSAN Ester Oil available at a NISSAN dealer.
*3: Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by
the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*4: Use of power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will prevent the power steering system from operating properly.
*5: Available in mainland USA through a NISSAN dealer.
*6: For further details, see “Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations” in this section.
*7: For further details, see “Engine Oil” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
*8: The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
9-2Technical and consumer information