engine coolant NISSAN PATHFINDER 2015 R52 / 4.G Owners Manual

VQ35DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
3. Drive belt location (P.8-17)
4. Fuse block (P. 8-21)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-13)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-18)
8. Fuse block (P. 8-21)
9. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
10. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-21)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
13. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
14. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
NOTE:
Engine cover removed for clarity.
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LDI2498
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents

2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meter and gauges .................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-6
Compass display ...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-10
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-11
Warning lights ................................ 2-11
Indicator lights ................................ 2-15
Audible reminders ............................. 2-17
Vehicle Information Display ........................2-18
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-18
Startup display ................................ 2-19
Settings ...................................... 2-19
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-25
Security systems ................................. 2-28
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-28
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-29
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-30Switch operation
.............................. 2-31
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-32
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-33
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-33
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-34
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-36
Instrument brightness control ...................2-36
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-37
Horn ............................................ 2-38
Heated seats (if so equipped) ......................2-38
Heated 2nd row seats (if so equipped) ..............2-39
Climate controlled seat switch (if so equipped) ......2-40
Heated steering wheel (if so equipped) .............2-41
V

ehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-42
Power inverter switch (if so equipped) ..............2-42
Tow mode switch ................................. 2-43
Power outlets .................................... 2-43
12v outlets ................................... 2-43
120v outlet (if so equipped) ....................2-45
Storage ......................................... 2-45
Map pockets .................................. 2-45

20. Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-42)
Tow mode switch (P. 2-43)
Liftgate release switch (if so equipped)
(P. 3-23)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-41)
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-42)
Power liftgate main switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-23)
Blind Spot Warning switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-19)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-27)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Vehicle Information Display
4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2254
METER AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
LIC2219LIC2220
Instruments and controls2-5

necessary, repaired by a NISSAN dealer
promptly. Avoid high-speed driving and abrupt
braking. For additional information, refer to “Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS) warning light” in this
section.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
●Do not ground electrical accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal. Doing so
will bypass the variable control system
and the vehicle battery may not charge
completely. For additional information,
refer to “Variable voltage control sys-
tem” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
● Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediately, and call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. For additional in-
formation, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Mainte-
nance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
High temperature warning light
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, the high temperature warning light illu-
minates and then turns off. This indicates that the
high temperature sensor in the engine coolant
system is operational.
CAUTION
If the high temperature warning light illu-
minates while the engine is running, it
may indicate the engine temperature is
extremely high. Stop the vehicle safely as
soon as possible. If the vehicle is over-
heated, continuing vehicle operation may
seriously damage the engine. For addi-
tional information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emergency”
section.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) . There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge reaches 0
(Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning light
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that monitors the tire
pressure of all tires except the spare.
The low tire pressure warning light warns of low
tire pressure or indicates that the TPMS is not
functioning properly.
2-12Instruments and controls

Rear control buttons1. 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 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-conditioning 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 condi-
tioning system off. ●
Fan speed increase and decrease but-
tons Adjusts the rear fan speed up or down.
● AUTO button Turns rear automatic air con-
ditioning system on, AUTO mode on.
● Temperature increase and decrease
buttons Adjusts the rear temperature up or
down.
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.
Rear Controls
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Rear control buttons1. 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 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-conditioning 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 condi-
tioning system off.
● Fan speed increase and decrease but-
tons Adjusts the rear fan speed up or down. ●
AUTO button Turns rear automatic air con-
ditioning system on, AUTO mode on.
● Temperature increase and decrease
buttons Adjusts the rear temperature up or
down.
To turn system off
Press the ON-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.
Rear Controls
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Brake system.................................... 5-41
Brake precautions ............................. 5-41
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-42
Brake assist .................................. 5-43
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-43
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-45
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-45
Hill Descent Control System (if so equipped) ........5-46
Hill start assist system ............................ 5-47
Rear sonar system (RSS) (if so equipped) . . .........5-47 Cold weather driving
.............................. 5-48
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-48
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-48
Battery ....................................... 5-48
Draining of coolant water .......................5-48
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-49
Special winter equipment .......................5-49
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-49
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-49

●The system is designed as an aid to the
driver in detecting large stationary ob-
jects to help avoid damaging the ve-
hicle. The system will not detect small
objects below the bumper, and may not
detect objects close to the bumper or
on the ground.
● If your vehicle sustains damage to the
rear bumper fascia, leaving it mis-
aligned or bent, the sensing zone may
be altered causing inaccurate measure-
ment of obstacles or false alarms.
The RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when the shift
lever is in R (Reverse) . The system may not
detect objects at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or moving
objects.
The RSS detects obstacles up to 5.9 ft (1.8 m)
from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the bumper, (refer to
the illustration for approximate zone coverage
areas) . As you move closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the tone increases. When the obstacle is
less than 10 in (25.0 cm) away, the tone will
sound continuously. If the RSS detects a station-
ary or receding object further than 10 in.
(25.0 cm) from the side of the vehicle, the tone will sound for only 3 seconds. Once the system
detects an object approaching, the tone will
sound again.
The RSS automatically turns on when the shift
lever is placed in R (Reverse) and the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position. The RSS
OFF switch on the instrument panel allows the
driver to turn the RSS on and off. To turn the RSS
off, the ignition switch must be placed in the ON
position. An indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the system is turned off. If the
indicator light illuminates when the RSS is not
turned off, it may indicate a malfunction in the
RSS.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bum-
per fascia) free from snow, ice and large accumu-
lations of dirt (do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects) . If the sensors are covered, it will affect
the accuracy of the RSS.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section of this manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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WARNING
●Do not use your engine block heater
with an ungrounded electrical system or
a 2-pronged adapter. You can be seri-
ously injured by an electrical shock if
you use an ungrounded connection.
● Disconnect and properly store the en-
gine block heater cord before starting
the engine. Damage to the cord could
result in an electrical shock and can
cause serious injury.
● Use a heavy-duty 3-wire, 3-pronged ex-
tension cord rated for at least 10 A. Plug
the extension cord into a Ground Fault
Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded
110-VAC outlet. Failure to use the
proper extension cord or a grounded
outlet can result in a fire or electrical
shock and cause serious personal
injury. To use the engine block heater:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the engine block heater cord.
3. Plug the engine block heater cord into a grounded 3-wire, 3-pronged extension
cord.
4. Plug the extension cord into a Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) protected, grounded 110-
volt AC (VAC) outlet.
5. The engine block heater must be plugged in for at least2-4hours, depending on outside
temperatures, to properly warm the engine
coolant. Use an appropriate timer to turn the
engine block heater on.
6. Before starting the engine, unplug and prop- erly store the cord to keep it away from
moving parts.
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