maintenance schedule NISSAN PATHFINDER 2021 Owners Manual

This manual was prepared to help you un-
derstand the operation and maintenance
of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many
miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure.
Please read through this manual before
operating your vehicle.
A separate Warranty Information Book-
let explains details about the warranties
covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance
and schedules” section of this manual
explains details about maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a
separate Customer Care/Lemon Law
Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re-
solve any concerns you may have with
your vehicle, and clarif y your rights un-
der your state’s lemon law.
When you require any service or have any
questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to
assist you with the extensive resources
available to them.
In addition to factory-installed options,
your vehicle may also be equipped with
additional accessories installed prior to de-
livery. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped. It is important that you
familiarize yourself with all disclosures,warnings, cautions and instructions con-
cerning proper use of such accessories
prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for details concerning the
particular accessories with which your ve-
hicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure
familiarity with controls and maintenance
requirements, assisting you in the safe op-
eration of your vehicle.

∙ Failure to operate this vehicle cor-rectly could result in loss of control
and/or a rollover accident.
∙ Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-
belted, or radial), and tread pattern on
all four wheels. Install tire chains on
the front wheels when driving on slip-
pery roads and drive carefully.
∙ Be sure to check the brakes immedi- ately af ter driving in mud or water. For
additional information, refer to “Brake
system” in this section.
∙ Avoid parking your vehicle on steep hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
∙ Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required. For additional
information, refer to “Severe driving
conditions” in the “Maintenance and
schedules” section of this manual.

10.Keeping your Vehicle Cool
∙ Park your vehicle in a covered parking area or in the shade whenever pos-
sible.
∙ When entering a hot vehicle, opening the windows will help to reduce the
inside temperature faster, resulting in
reduced demand on your A/C sys-
tem. ∙ Keep your engine tuned up.
∙ Follow the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
∙ Keep the tires inflated to the correct pressure. Low tire pressure increases
tire wear and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment increases tire wear
and lowers fuel economy.
∙ Use the recommended viscosity engine oil. For additional information, refer to
“Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in the “Technical and consumer
information” section of this manual.I–4X4 SYSTEM OPERATION

∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle bodyor attempt to start the engine with
the air cleaner removed. Doing so
could result in serious injury.
To remove the filter from the air cleaner,
push the tabs
Aand pull the cover up-
ward.
The viscous paper type filter element
should not be cleaned and reused. Replace
the air filter according to the maintenance
log shown in the "Maintenance and sched-
ules" section of this manual.
When replacing the air filter, wipe the inside
of the air cleaner housing and the cover
with a damp cloth.
NOTE:
Af ter installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips
A.
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
The in-cabin microfilter restricts the entry
of airborne dust and pollen particles and
reduces some objectionable outside
odors. The filter is located behind the glove
box. For additional information, refer to the
"Maintenance and schedules" section of
this manual for change intervals.
If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.
CLEANING
If your windshield is not clear af ter using
the windshield-washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other mate-
rial may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Your
windshield is clean if beads do not form
when rinsing with clear water.
Clean each blade by wiping it with a cloth
soaked in a washer solution or a mild de-
tergent. Then rinse the blades with clear
water. If your windshield is still not clear
af ter cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.

Oil which may contain foreign matter or
has been previously used should not be
used.
Oil viscosity
The engine oil viscosity or thickness
changes with temperature. Because of
this, it is important to select the engine oil
viscosity based on the temperatures at
which the vehicle will be operated before
the next oil change. Choosing an oil viscos-
ity other than that recommended could
cause serious engine damage.
Selecting the correct oil filter
Your new NISSAN vehicle is equipped with a
high-quality Genuine NISSAN oil filter. When
replacing, use a Genuine NISSAN oil filter or
its equivalent for the reason described in
“Change intervals.”
Change intervals
The oil and oil filter change intervals for
your engine are based on the use of the
specified quality oils and filters. Using en-
gine oil and filters that are not of the speci-
fied quality, or exceeding recommended oil
and filter change intervals could reduce
engine life. Damage to the engine caused
by improper maintenance or use of incor-rect oil and filter quality and/or viscosity is
not covered by the NISSAN New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Your engine was filled with a high-quality
engine oil when it was built. You do not have
to change the oil before the first recom-
mended change interval. Oil and filter
change intervals depend upon how you
use your vehicle.
Operation under the following conditions
may require more frequent oil and filter
changes:
∙ repeated short distance driving at cold outside temperatures
∙ driving in dusty conditions
∙ extensive idling
∙ towing a trailer
∙ stop and go commuting
For additional information, refer to the
“Maintenance and schedules” section of
this manual.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
REFRIGERANT AND OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The air conditioner system in your
NISSAN vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) and the oil,
NISSAN A/C system oil Type DH-PS or the
exact equivalents.

Compass.....................2-8
Console box ..................2-60
Console light ..................2-73
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .......................5-16
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-16
Controls Heater and air conditioner controls . .4-34
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Corrosionprotection..............7-7
Cruisecontrol ..............5-41,5-41
Cupholders...................2-62
D
Daytime Running Light System .......2-43
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-39
Dimensions and weights ...........10-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel . . .2-43
Door locks ....................3-5
Drivebelt ....................8-16
Drive positioner, Automatic ......3-39,3-41
Driving Coldweatherdriving...........5-80 Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT)
............5-16
Precautions when starting and
driving.....................5-2
Drivingthevehicle...............5-16
Dual panel moonroof .............2-69
Dual power moonroof ............2-69
E
E-CALL (SOS) SWITCH .............2-53
Economy - fuel .................5-67
Emergency engine shutoff .......5-13,6-2
Emission control information label . . . .10-11
Emission control system warranty . . . .10-31
Engine Before starting the engine ........5-15
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Changing engine coolant .........8-6
Changing engine oil ............8-7
Changing engine oil filter .........8-7
Checking engine coolant level ......8-6
Checking engine oil level .........8-7
Engine compartment check
locations...................8-4
Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-6
Engine cooling system ..........8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation .............10-6
Engine oil viscosity .............10-7
Engine serial number ...........10-11
Engine specifications ...........10-8 Starting the engine
............5-15
Engine Block Heater ..............5-81
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....2-6
EventDatarecorders............10-34
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .......5-2
Explanation of maintenance items .....9-2
Explanation of scheduled maintenance
items .......................9-5
Extended storage switch ..........2-57
Eyeglasscase..................2-61
F
Flashers
(Seehazardwarningflasherswitch)....6-2
Flattire......................6-3
Floormatpositioningaid...........7-6
Fluid Brakefluid..................8-12
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants...............10-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid ..................8-11
Engine coolant ...............8-5
Engine oil ...................8-7
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........
8-12
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........10-11
Foglightswitch................2-44
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) . . . .1-61
Front-door pocket ..............2-58
Front power seat adjustment ........1-5
Frontseats....................1-2
11-2

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Labels Air conditioner specification label . . .10-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .......10-11
Emission control information label . .10-11
Engine serial number ...........10-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ........10-11
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . .10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.....................10-10
Warning labels (for SRS) ..........1-72
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)System............... .1-32
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .....2-43
License plate Installing the license plate .......10-12
Liftgate .....................3-23
Liftgaterelease ................3-28
Light Airbagwarninglight........1-73, 2-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight)........8-26
Bulb check/instrument panel ......2-11
Bulb replacement .............8-26
Charge warning light ...........2-13
Console light ................2-73
ExteriorandInteriorlights........8-26
Foglights..................8-25
Foglightswitch..............2-44
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-40
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-40
Headlights .................8-25
Interiorlight.................2-72
Lightbulbs.................8-25 Low tire pressure warning light
.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-31
Passenger air bag and status light. . .1-64
Personal lights ...............2-73
Security indicator light ..........2-18
Spotlights(Seemaplight)........2-73
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2 -11, 2-16
Lights ......................8-25 Maplights..................2-73
Lock Child safety rear door lock ........3-7
Door locks ..................3-5
Gloveboxlock...............2-60
Liftgaterelease ..............3-28
Power door locks ..............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning ............2-31
Lowfuelwarninglight.........2-15,2-30
Low tire pressure warning light .......2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light........................2-31
Luggage hook .................2-64
Luggage rack (see roof rack) ........2-65
Luggage
(See vehicle loading information) .....10-13
M
Maintenance General maintenance ...........9-2
Insidethevehicle..............9-3
Maintenance precautions .........8-2
Outsidethevehicle.............9-2
Seat belt maintenance ..........1-27 Under the hood and vehicle
.......9-4
Maintenance log ................9-11
Maintenance requirements ..........9-2
Maintenance schedules ............9-7
Maintenance under severe operation
conditions....................9-10
Malfunctionindicatorlight..........2-17
Manual front seat adjustment ........1-3
Maplights....................2-73
Map pocket ...................2-58
Memory Seat ...............3-39,3-41
Meters and gauges ...............2-4
Instrument brightness control .....2-43
Mirror Automatic anti-glare inside mirror. . .3-36
Outsidemirrors ..............3-37
Rearview...................3-36
Vanitymirror................3-35
Mirrors......................3-36
Moonroof ..................2-69, 7-5
Moving Object Detection (MOD) ......4-27
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NissanConnect® Owner's Manual ......4-2
NISS

AN Intelligent Key® ..........3-2,3-7
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System ..................2-35,5-14
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating) . .10-6
Odometer ....................2-5
11-4