Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 842

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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FOR MEXICO : General Maintenance

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General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation

of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the

checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,

etc.

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Doors and hood

Check that all doors and the hood operate smoothly as well as the back door, trunk lid 
and hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make 
sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is 
released. When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lu-
brication frequently.

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Lamps

Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, 
tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other lamps are all operating properly and installed 
securely. Also check the aim of the headlamps.

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Tires

Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Adjust 
the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully 
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.

WT-65

Tire rotation

In the case that Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) and front & rear tires are same size; Tires 
should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). Tires marked with directional indica-
tors can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indica-
tors point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed.
In the case that Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) and front & rear tires are same size; Tires 
should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles). Tires marked with directional indica-
tors can only be rotated between front and rear. Make sure that the directional indica-
tors point in the direction of wheel rotation after the tire rotation is completed.
In the case that front tires are different size from rear tires; Tires cannot be rotated. 
However, the timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and the 
road surface conditions.

WT-58

Tire Pressure Monitor-
ing System (TPMS) 
transmitter components

Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are 
replaced due to wear or age.

WT-61

Wheel alignment and 
balance

If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if 
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If 
the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may 
be needed.

FSU-5

Windshield

Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six 
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.

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Wiper blades

Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly.

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Accelerator pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that the pedal does not catch or 
require uneven effort. Keep the floor mats away from the pedal.

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Brake pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure that it is the proper distance from 
the floor mat when depressed fully. Check the brake booster function. Be sure to keep 
the floor mats away from the pedal.

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Parking brake

Check the parking brake operation regularly. Check that the lever (if equipped) or the 
pedal (if equipped) has the proper travel. Also make sure that the vehicle is held se-
curely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (for example, each time you check the engine oil or refuel.)

Seat belts

Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjusters 
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the 
belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.

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BELT, BUCK-

LES, RETRAC-

TORS, 

ANCHORS AND 

ADJUSTERS : 

Inspection"

Steering wheel

Check for changes in the steering condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or 
strange noises. Check that it has the specified play.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)

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Warning lamps and 
chimes

Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.

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Windshield defogger

Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets properly and in good quantity when 
operating the heater or air conditioner.

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Windshield wiper and 
washer

Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak.

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Battery

Except for maintenance free battery; Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be be-
tween the “UPPER” and “LOWER” lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or un-
der severe conditions require frequent checks of the battery fluid level.

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Brake (and clutch) fluid 
level(s)

For Manual Transmission (MT) model; Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels 
are between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines on the reservoirs.
Except for Manual Transmission (MT) model: Make sure that the brake fluid level is be-
tweeen the "MAX" and "MIN" lines on the reservoir.

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Coolant level

Check the coolant level when the coolant is cold. Make sure that the coolant level is 
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir.

CO-10

Engine drive belt(s)

Make sure that drive belt(s) is/are not frayed, worn, cracked or oily.

EM-12

Engine oil level

Check the level after parking the vehicle (on a level ground) and turning off the engine.

LU-8

Fluid leaks

Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle has been 
parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is normal. If you 
should notice any leaks or if fuel fumes are evident, check for cause and have it cor-
rected immediately.

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Power steering fluid 
level and lines

Check the level when the fluid is cold, with the engine off. Check the lines for proper 
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc.

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Windshield washer fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the reservoir.

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FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : Introduction of Periodic Maintenance

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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric con-

ditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent mainte-

nance may be required.

Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.

Emission Control System Maintenance

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

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Drive belt

NOTE (1)

I*

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

R

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

Fuel lines

I*

I*

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

Engine  oil

R

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R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 
engine oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

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R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

Intake and exhaust valve clearance* 

NOTE (7)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

50

(80)

60

55

(88)

66

60

(96)

72

65

(104)

78

70

(112)

84

75

(120)

90

80

(128)

96

85

(136)

102

90

(144)

108

Drive  belt

NOTE  (1)

I*

I*

I*

I*

I*

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

R

R

EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

Fuel lines

I*

I*

Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

Engine  oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 
engine oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

R

Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

Intake and exhaust valve clearance* 

NOTE (7)

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

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Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

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114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

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Drive belt

NOTE (1)

I*

I*

I*

EM-12

Air cleaner filter

NOTE (2)

R

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EVAP vapor lines

I*

I*

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NOTE:
• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if

found damaged.

• (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
• (3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to the FL section.
• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles

(120,000 km) or 60 months. 

• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN long life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50%

demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expectancy of the
factory fill coolant.

• (6) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 1.4 mm (0.055 in) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
• (7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.

Chassis and Body Maintenance

Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary.

Fuel lines

I*

I*

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Fuel filter

NOTE (3)

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Engine coolant*

NOTE (4)(5)

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Engine  oil

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN 
engine oil filter or equivalent)

R

R

R

R

R

R

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Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type)

NOTE (6)

Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)

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Intake and exhaust valve clearance* 

NOTE (7)

EM-18

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Reference Page

Perform at number of miles, kilometers 
or months, whichever comes first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

95

(152)

114

100

(160)

120

105

(168)

126

110

(176)

132

115

(184)

138

120

(192)

144

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes 
first.

Miles x 1,000

(km x 1,000)

Months

5

(8)

6

10

(16)

12

15

(24)

18

20

(32)

24

25

(40)

30

30

(48)

36

35

(56)

42

40

(64)

48

45

(72)

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Brake lines & cables

I

I

I

I

Brake pads & rotors

I

I

I

I

Brake fluid

R

R

CVT  fluid

NOTE  (1)

I

I

I

I

Transfer fluid & differential gear oil 

NOTE (2)

I

I

I

I

Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts

I

I

Tire rotation

NOTE (3)

Propeller shaft & drive shaft boots 
(AWD models)

I

I

I

I

Exhaust system

I

I

In-cabin microfilter

R

R

R