oil level NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID 2015 User Guide

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 74 L • For additional information, refer to “Recommended Fuel” in this section.
Engine oil Drain and refill• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil” in the “Maintenance and
do-it-yourself” section.
QR25DERWith oil filter
change6-1/8 qt 5-1/8 qt 5.8 L• Genuine NISSAN engine oil or equivalent
• Engine oil with API Certification Mark
• Viscosity SAE 0W-20
• For additional information, refer to “Engine oil and oil filter recommenda-
tions” in this section.
• As an alternative to this recommended oil, SAE 5W-30 conventional pe-
troleum based oil may be used and meets all specifications and require-
ments necessary to maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Without oil
filter change5-7/8 qt 4-7/8 qt 5.5 L
Cooling system With reservoir 2-5/8 gal 2-1/8 gal 9.8 L • Pre-diluted Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or
equivalent
Inverter cooling system — — —
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid
Refill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.• Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3
• NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 ONLY in
NISSAN CVTs. Do not mix with other fluids. Using fluids that are not equiva-
lent to Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 may damage the CVT. Damage
caused by the use of fluids other than as recommended is not covered un-
der NISSAN’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Power steering fluid (PSF)• Genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent
• Use of a power steering fluid other than Genuine NISSAN E-PSF will pre-
vent the power steering system from operating properly.
Differential gear oil — — —• Genuine NISSAN Differential Oil Hypoid Super Semi-synthetic API GL-5,
Viscosity SAE 75W-90
• The use of differential gear oil other than the specified may cause vehicle
malfunctions and result in non-warranty vehicle repairs.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS/
LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
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Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Transfer oil — — — • API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90 or equivalent
Brake fluidRefill to the proper level according to the instructions in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.• Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3
• Available in mainland U.S.A. through a NISSAN dealer.
Multi-purpose grease — — — • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant — — —• HFC-134a (R-134a)
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section.
Air conditioning system oil — — —• Compressor oil DH-PS or the exact equivalents
• For additional information, refer to “Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations” in this section.
Windshield-washer fluid 1-3/8 gal 1-1/8 gal 5 L• Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreeze
fluid or equivalent
Technical and consumer information9-3

●Be careful when passing other vehicles.
Passing while towing a trailer requires con-
siderably more distance than normal pass-
ing. Remember, the length of the trailer must
also pass the other vehicle before you can
safely change lanes.
●Use the Tow Mode or downshift the trans-
mission to a lower gear for engine braking
when driving down steep or long hills. This
will help slow the vehicle without applying
the brakes.
●Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the
brakes to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency.
●Increase your following distance to allow for
greater stopping distances while towing a
trailer. Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
●NISSAN recommends that the cruise con-
trol not be used while towing a trailer.
●Some states or provinces have specific
regulations and speed limits for vehicles that
are towing trailers. Obey the local speed
limits.
●Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-
nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after
50 miles (80 km) of travel and at every break.●When launching a boat, don’t allow the wa-
ter level to go over the exhaust tail pipe or
rear bumper.
●Make sure you disconnect the trailer lights
before backing the trailer into the water or
the trailer lights may burn out.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.
Tow mode
Using tow mode is recommended when pulling a
heavy trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the
TOW MODE switch to activate tow mode. The
indicator light on the TOW MODE switch illumi-
nates when tow mode is selected. Press the
TOW MODE switch again to turn tow mode off.
Tow mode is automatically cancelled when the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Tow mode includes the following features:
●Grade logic — Adjusts transmission shifts
when pulling a trailer or hauling a load up a
grade.●Downhill Speed Control (DSC) — automati-
cally downshifts when driving down a grade
with a trailer or heavy load to help control
vehicle speed.
Driving the vehicle in the tow mode with no
trailer/load or light trailer/light load will not cause
any damage. However, fuel economy may be
reduced and the transmission/engine driving
characteristics may feel unusual.
When towing a trailer, final drive gear oil
should be replaced and transmission
oil/fluid should be changed more fre-
quently. For additional information, refer to
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” sec-
tion in this manual.FLAT TOWING
Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground is sometimes called flat towing. This
method is sometimes used when towing a vehicle
behind a recreational vehicle, such as a motor
home.
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Child restraints.......1-23,1-24,1-25,1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System..............1-27
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-25,1-32,1-39,1-44
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-30
Child restraint with top tether strap.......1-29
Child safety rear door lock............3-7
Chimes, audible reminders...........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior...........7-2
Clock set/adjustment...........4-8,4-16
C.M.V.S.S. certification label..........9-11
Cold weather driving...............5-48
Compact disc (CD) player........4-67,4-74
Consolebox...................2-49
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) . . .5-15
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-15
Control panel buttons..............4-10
Brightness/contrast button......4-9,4-18
Enterbutton...............4-4,4-10
Without navigation system..........4-4
Controls
Audiocontrols(steeringwheel).......4-94
Heater and air conditioner controls.....4-43
Coolant
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant...........8-8
Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking inverter coolant level.......8-10
Corrosionprotection ...............7-7
Cruisecontrol..................5-31
Cupholders...................2-51D
Daytime running light system (Canada only) . .2-39
Defroster switch
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-36
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player.......4-76
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel......2-39
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4,
4-10
Door locks.....................3-5
Drive belt.....................8-17
Drive positioner, Automatic...........3-36
Driving
Cold weather driving.............5-48
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT).............5-15
Precautions when starting and driving....5-2
Dual head restraint DVD system........4-96
E
Economy - fuel..................5-35
Emission control information label.......9-11
Emission control system warranty.......9-29
Engine
Before starting the engine..........5-13
Block heater.................5-49
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingenginecoolant...........8-8
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13Checking engine coolant level........8-8
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engine compartment check locations....8-6
Engine cooling system............8-7
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light......2-12
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Engine serial number...........
.9-11
Engine specifications.............9-8
Starting the engine.............5-14
Enter button.................4-4,4-10
Event data recorders..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).........5-2
Extended storage switch............8-23
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire.......................6-3
Floor mat positioning aid.............7-6
Fluid
Brake fluid..................8-14
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................8-13
Enginecoolant.................8-7
Engineoil...................8-10
Inverter coolant................8-9
Power steering fluid.............8-14
Windshield-washer fluid...........8-15
F.M.V.S.S. certification label...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-40
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label.....9-12
C.M.V.S.S. certification label........9-11
Emissioncontrolinformationlabel.....9-11
Engine serial number............9-11
F.M.V.S.S. certification label.........9-11
Tire and Loading Information label.....9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . .9-10
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-64
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
System......................1-27
Liftgate......................3-23
Liftgaterelease.................3-27
Light
Airbagwarninglight.........1-65,2-15
Brake light (See stop light).........8-27
Bulb check/instrument panel........2-10
Bulb replacement..............8-27
Charge warning light............2-11
Foglightswitch ...............2-40
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-36
Headlight control switch..........2-37
Headlights..................8-26
Interiorlight..................2-61
Lightbulbs..................8-26
Low tire pressure warning light.......2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ..................2-14,2-29
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-56
Security indicator light............2-17
Spotlights(Seemaplight) .........2-62
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9Lights
Maplights ..................2-62
Lock
Child safety rear door lock..........3-7
Door locks...................3-5
Gloveboxlock................2-49
Liftgaterelease...............3-27
Power door locks...............3-6
Loose fuel cap warning..........2-30,3-29
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-12,2-14,2-28
Low tire pressure warning light.........2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light ....................2-14,2-29
Luggage hook..................2-53
Luggage rack (see roof rack)..........2-54
Luggage (See vehicle loading information) . .9-13
Luggage storage
(see vehicle loading information)........2-54
M
Maintenance
Generalmaintenance.............8-2
Insidethevehicle...............8-3
Maintenance precautions...........8-5
Outside the vehicle..............8-2
Seatbeltmaintenance............1-23
Underthehoodandvehicle .........8-4
Malfunction indicator light............2-16
Manual front seat adjustment...........1-2
Maplights ....................2-62
Map pocket....................2-48
Memory Seat...................3-36
Meters and gauges................2-3
Instrument brightness control........2-39Mirror
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror......3-33
Outside mirror control............3-35
Outside mirrors...............3-35
Vanity mirror.................3-33
Moonroof.....................2-57
N
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system................2-32,3-4,5-13
NISSAN voice recognition system......4-137
O
Octane rating (See fuel octane rating)......9-5
Odometer.....................2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changingengineoil.............8-11
Changing engine oil filter..........8-13
Checking engine oil level..........8-10
Engineoil...................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engine oil viscosity..............9-6
Oneshotcall..................4-113
Outside mirror control..............3-35
Outside mirrors.................3-35
Owner’s manual order form...........9-31
Owner’s manual/service manual order
information....................9-31
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