Nissan Pathfinder (2018 year). Instruction - part 23

3. Install the assembled jack rod into the

jack as shown.

4. To lift the vehicle, securely hold the jack

lever and rod. Carefully raise the vehicle
until the tire clears the ground.

NOTE:

If the lug nut wrench/jack handle con-
tacts the ground while raising the ve-
hicle, disassemble the lug nut wrench
from the jack extension rod, rotate it 90
degrees and reassemble.

5. Remove the wheel nuts and then re-

move the tire.

Installing the spare tire

The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. For additional information, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Do-it-yourself ”
section of this manual.

1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface

between the wheel and hub.

2. Carefully put the spare tire on and

tighten the wheel nuts finger tight.

3. With the wheel nut wrench, tighten

wheel nuts alternately and evenly in the
sequence illustrated (

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)

until they are tight.

LCE0087

LCE2043

WCE0056

In case of emergency

6-9

4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire

touches the ground. Then, with the
wheel nut wrench, tighten the wheel
nuts securely in the sequence illus-
trated (

䊊

). Lower the ve-

hicle completely.

WARNING

∙ Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly

tightened wheel nuts can cause the
wheel to become loose or come off.
This could cause an accident.

∙ Do not use oil or grease on the wheel

studs or nuts. This could cause the
nuts to become loose.

∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when the

vehicle has been driven for 621 miles
(1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).

As soon as possible, tighten the wheel
nuts to the specified torque with a
torque wrench.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

83 ft-lb (113 N·m)

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specification at all times.

It is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specifications at each lubri-
cation interval.

Adjust tire pressure to the COLD pres-
sure.

COLD pressure: After vehicle has been
parked for 3 hours or more or driven less
than 1 mile (1.6 km).

COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire
and loading information label affixed to
the driver side center pillar.

5. Securely store the flat tire, tools and

jacking equipment in the vehicle.

6. Close the liftgate.

WARNING

∙ Always make sure that the spare tire

and jacking equipment are properly
secured after use. Such items can be-
come dangerous projectiles in an ac-
cident or sudden stop.

∙ The spare tire is designed for emer-

gency use. For additional information,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Do-
it-yourself ” section of this manual.

To start your engine with a booster battery,
the instructions and precautions below
must be followed.

WARNING

∙ If done incorrectly, jump starting can

lead to a battery explosion, resulting
in severe injury or death. It could also
damage your vehicle.

∙ Explosive hydrogen gas is always

present in the vicinity of the battery.
Keep all sparks and flames away from
the battery.

∙ Do not allow battery fluid to come into

contact with eyes, skin, clothing or
painted surfaces. Battery fluid is a
corrosive sulfuric acid solution which
can cause severe burns. If the fluid
should come into contact with any-
thing, immediately flush the con-
tacted area with water.

∙ Keep battery out of the reach of

children.

∙ The booster battery must be rated at

12 volts. Use of an improperly rated
battery can damage your vehicle.

JUMP STARTING

6-10

In case of emergency

∙ Whenever working on or near a bat-

tery, always wear suitable eye protec-
tors (for example, goggles or indus-
trial safety spectacles) and remove
rings, metal bands, or any other jew-
elry. Do not lean over the battery
when jump starting.

∙ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. It could explode and cause
serious injury.

∙ Your vehicle has an automatic engine

cooling fan. It could come on at any
time. Keep hands and other objects
away from it.

WARNING

Always follow the instructions below.
Failure to do so could result in damage
to the charging system and cause per-
sonal injury.

1. If the booster battery is in another ve-

hicle, position the two vehicles to bring
their batteries near each other.

Do not allow the two vehicles to
touch.

2. Apply the parking brake. Move the shift

lever to P (Park). Switch off all unneces-
sary electrical systems (lights, heater,
air conditioner, etc.).

3. Ensure the vent caps are level and

tight.

4. Connect the jumper cables in the se-

quence illustrated (

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LCE2223

In case of emergency

6-11

CAUTION

∙ Always connect positive (

⫹) to posi-

tive (

⫹) and negative (⫺) to body

ground (for example, strut mounting
bolt, engine lift bracket, etc.) — not to
the battery.

∙ Make sure the jumper cables do not

touch moving parts in the engine
compartment and that the cable
clamps do not contact any other
metal.

5. Start the engine of the booster vehicle

and let it run for a few minutes.

6. Keep the engine speed of the booster

vehicle at about 2,000 rpm and start
the engine of the vehicle being jump
started.

CAUTION

Do not keep the starter motor engaged
for more than 10 seconds. If the engine
does not start right away, place the ig-
nition switch in the OFF position and
wait 3 to 4 seconds before trying again.

7. After starting the engine, carefully dis-

connect the negative cable and then
the positive cable.

CAUTION

∙ CVT models cannot be push-started

or tow-started. Attempting to do so
may cause transmission damage.

∙ Do not push start this vehicle. The

three-way catalyst may be damaged.

WARNING

∙ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle

overheats. Doing so could cause en-
gine damage or a vehicle fire.

∙ To avoid the danger of being scalded,

never remove the radiator or coolant
reservoir cap while the engine is still
hot. When the radiator or coolant res-
ervoir cap is removed, pressurized hot
water will spurt out, possibly causing
serious injury.

∙ Do not open the hood if steam is com-

ing out.

If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by
an extremely high temperature gauge
reading and the Low Oil Pressure: See
Owner’s Manual warning message ap-
pears in the vehicle information display), or
if you feel a lack of engine power, detect
abnormal noise, etc. take the following
steps:

1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, ap-

ply the parking brake and move the
shift lever to P (Park).

Do not stop the engine.

PUSH STARTING

IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

6-12

In case of emergency

2. Turn off the air conditioner. Open all the

windows, move the heater or air condi-
tioner temperature control to maxi-
mum hot and fan control to high
speed.

3. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen

for steam or coolant escaping from the
radiator before opening the hood. If
steam or coolant is escaping, turn off
the engine. Do not open the hood fur-
ther until no steam or coolant can be
seen.

4. Open the engine hood.

WARNING

If steam or water is coming from the
engine, stand clear to prevent getting
burned.

5. Visually check drive belts for damage

or looseness. Also check if the cooling
fan is running. The radiator hoses and
radiator should not leak water. If cool-
ant is leaking, the water pump belt is
missing or loose, or the cooling fan
does not run, stop the engine.

WARNING

Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact
with, or get caught in, engine belts or
the engine cooling fan. The engine cool-
ing fan can start at any time.

6. After the engine cools down, check the

coolant level in the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank with the engine running.
Add coolant to the engine coolant res-
ervoir tank if necessary. Have your ve-
hicle repaired. It is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

When towing your vehicle, all jurisdictional
and local regulations for towing must be
followed.

Incorrect

towing

equipment

could damage your vehicle. Towing in-
structions are available from a NISSAN
dealer. Local service operators are gener-
ally familiar with the applicable laws and
procedures for towing. To assure proper
towing and to prevent accidental damage
to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends hav-
ing a service operator tow your vehicle. It is
advisable to have the service operator
carefully read the following precautions:

WARNING

∙ Never ride in a vehicle that is being

towed.

∙ Never get under your vehicle after it

has been lifted by a tow truck.

CAUTION

∙ When towing, make sure that the

transmission, axles, steering system
and powertrain are in working condi-
tion. If any of these conditions apply,
dollies or a flatbed tow truck must be
used.

∙ Always attach safety chains before

towing.

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE

In case of emergency

6-13

For additional information, refer to “Flat
towing for 4–Wheel drive vehicle” or “Flat
towing for front wheel drive vehicle” in the
“Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.

TOWING RECOMMENDED BY
NISSAN

NISSAN recommends towing your vehicle
based upon the type of drivetrain. For addi-
tional information, refer to the diagrams in
this section to ensure that your vehicle is
properly towed.

4WD models with Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that towing dollies
be used when towing your vehicle or place
the vehicle on a flatbed truck as illustrated.

LCE2237

6-14

In case of emergency

CAUTION

Never tow 4WD models equipped with a
CVT with any of the wheels on the
ground as this may cause serious and
expensive damage to the transfer case
and transmission due to the lack of
lubrication.

2WD models with Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT)

NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground or place the vehicle on a flatbed
truck as illustrated.

LCE2041

In case of emergency

6-15

CAUTION

∙ Never tow CVT models with the front

wheels on the ground or four wheels
on the ground (forward or backward),
as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transmission. If it
is necessary to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels raised always use
towing dollies under the front wheels.

∙ When towing CVT models with the

rear wheels on the ground or on tow-
ing dollies:

– Place the ignition switch in the OFF

position, and secure the steering
wheel in a straight-ahead position
with a rope or similar device. Never
secure the steering wheel by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the LOCK
position. This may damage the
steering

lock

mechanism

(for

models

with

steering

lock

mechanism).

VEHICLE RECOVERY (freeing a
stuck vehicle)

WARNING

To avoid vehicle damage, serious per-
sonal injury or death when recovering a
stuck vehicle:

∙ Contact a professional towing service

to recover the vehicle if you have any
questions

regarding

the

recovery

procedure.

∙ Tow chains or cables must be at-

tached only to main structural mem-
bers of the vehicle.

∙ Do not use the vehicle tie-downs to

tow or free a stuck vehicle.

∙ Only use devices specifically designed

for vehicle recovery and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

∙ Always

pull

the

recovery

device

straight out from the front of the ve-
hicle. Never pull at an angle.

∙ Route recovery devices so they do not

touch any part of the vehicle except
the attachment point.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use a tow strap or other device de-
signed specifically for vehicle recovery. Al-
ways follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for the recovery device.

Rocking a stuck vehicle

WARNING

∙ Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.

∙ Do not spin your tires at high speed.

This could cause them to explode and
result in serious injury. Parts of your
vehicle could also overheat and be
damaged.

If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud,
etc., use the following procedure:

1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control

(VDC) system.

2. Make sure the area in front and behind

the vehicle is clear of obstructions.

3. Turn the steering wheel right and left to

clear an area around the front tires.

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In case of emergency

4. Slowly rock the vehicle forward and

backward.

∙ Shift back and forth between R (Re-

verse) and D (Drive).

∙ Apply the accelerator as little as pos-

sible to maintain the rocking motion.

∙ Release the accelerator pedal before

shifting between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive).

∙ Do not spin the tires above 35 mph

(55 km/h).

5. If the vehicle cannot be freed after a

few tries, contact a professional towing
service to remove the vehicle.

In case of emergency

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MEMO

6-18

In case of emergency

7 Appearance and care

Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Cleaning interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Air fresheners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Floor mats (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Cleaning the seat tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Corrosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Most common factors contributing to
vehicle corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Environmental factors influence the
rate of corrosion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Protect your vehicle from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
care of it.

To protect the paint surfaces, wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:

∙ After a rainfall to prevent possible dam-

age from acid rain.

∙ After driving on coastal roads.

∙ When contaminants such as soot, bird

droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface.

∙ When dust or mud builds up on the sur-

face.

Whenever possible, store or park your ve-
hicle inside a garage or in a covered area.

When it is necessary to park outside, park in
a shady area or protect the vehicle with a
body cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint sur-
face when putting on or removing the
body cover.

WASHING

Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty
of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly us-
ing a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed
with clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.

CAUTION

∙ Do not use car washes that use acid in

the detergent. Some car washes, es-
pecially brushless ones, use some
acid for cleaning. The acid may react
with some plastic vehicle compo-
nents, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and
also could cause them not to function
properly. Always check with your car
wash to confirm that acid is not used.

∙ Do not wash the vehicle with strong

household soap, strong chemical de-
tergents, gasoline or solvents.

∙ Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-

light or while the vehicle body is hot,
as the surface may become water-
spotted.

∙ Avoid using tight-napped or rough

cloths, such as washing mitts. Care
must

taken

when

removing

caked-on dirt or other foreign sub-
stances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of
clean water.

Inside edges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly
vulnerable to the effects of road salt. There-
fore, these areas must be cleaned regularly.
Take care that the drain holes in the lower
edge of the door are open. Spray water
under the body and in the wheel wells to
loosen the dirt and wash away road salt.

A damp chamois can be used to dry the
vehicle to avoid water spots.

WAXING

Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove
built-up wax residue and to avoid a weath-
ered appearance before re-applying wax.

A NISSAN dealer can assist you in choosing
the proper product.

CLEANING EXTERIOR

7-2

Appearance and care

∙ Wax your vehicle only after a thorough

washing. Follow the instructions sup-
plied with the wax.

∙ Do not use a wax containing any abra-

sives, cutting compounds or cleaners
that may damage the vehicle finish.

Machine compounding or aggressive pol-
ishing on a base coat/clear coat paint fin-
ish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks.

REMOVING SPOTS

Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the surface of the paint to avoid last-
ing damage or staining. Special cleaning
products are available at a NISSAN dealer
or any automotive accessory store. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for these products.

UNDERBODY

In areas where road salt is used in winter, it
is necessary to clean the underbody regu-
larly in order to prevent dirt and salt from
building up and causing the acceleration of
corrosion on the underbody and suspen-
sion. Before the winter period and again in
the spring, the underseal must be checked
and, if necessary, re-treated.

GLASS

Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and
dust film from the glass surfaces. It is nor-
mal for glass to become coated with a film
after the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Glass cleaner and a soft cloth will easily
remove this film.

CAUTION

When cleaning the inside of the win-
dows, do not use sharp-edged tools,
abrasive cleaners or chlorine-based
disinfectant cleaners. They could dam-
age the electrical conductors, radio an-
tenna elements or rear window de-
froster elements.

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS

Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge
dampened in a mild soap solution, espe-
cially during winter months in areas where
road salt is used. If not removed, road salt
can discolor the wheels.

CAUTION

Follow the directions below to avoid
staining or discoloring the wheels:

∙ Do not use a cleaner that uses strong

acid or alkali contents to clean the
wheels.

∙ Do not apply wheel cleaners to the

wheels when they are hot. The wheel
temperature should be the same as
ambient temperature.

∙ Rinse the wheel to completely remove

the cleaner within 15 minutes after
the cleaner is applied.

CHROME PARTS

Clean all chrome parts regularly with a
non-abrasive chrome polish to maintain
the finish.

TIRE DRESSINGS

NISSAN does not recommend the use of
tire dressings. Tire manufacturers apply a
coating to the tires to help reduce discolor-
ation of the rubber. If a tire dressing is ap-
plied to the tires, it may react with the coat-
ing and form a compound. This compound
may come off the tire while driving and
stain the vehicle paint.

Appearance and care

7-3

If you choose to use a tire dressing, take the
following precautions:

∙ Use a water-based tire dressing. The

coating on the tire dissolves more easily
than with an oil-based tire dressing.

∙ Apply a light coat of tire dressing to help

prevent

from

entering

the

tire

tread/grooves (where it would be diffi-
cult to remove).

∙ Wipe off excess tire dressing using a dry

towel. Make sure the tire dressing is
completely

removed

from

the

tire

tread/grooves.

∙ Allow the tire dressing to dry as recom-

mended by the tire dressing manufac-
turer.

Occasionally remove loose dust from the
interior trim, plastic parts and seats using a
vacuum cleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe
the vinyl and leather (if so equipped) sur-
faces with a clean, soft cloth dampened in
mild soap solution, then wipe clean with a
dry, soft cloth.

Regular care and cleaning is required in
order to maintain the appearance of the
leather (if so equipped).

Before using any fabric protector, read the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Some
fabric protectors contain chemicals that
may stain or bleach the seat material.

Use a cloth dampened only with water to
clean the meter and gauge lens.

WARNING

Do not use water or acidic cleaners (hot
steam cleaners) on the seat. This can
damage the seat or occupant classifi-
cation sensor. This can also affect the
operation of the air bag system and re-
sult in serious personal injury.

CAUTION

∙ Never use benzine, thinner or any

similar material.

∙ Small dirt particles can be abrasive

and damaging to leather surfaces
and should be removed promptly. Do
not use saddle soap, car waxes, pol-
ishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,
detergents or ammonia-based clean-
ers as they may damage the leather’s
natural finish.

∙ Never use fabric protectors unless

recommended by the manufacturer.

∙ Do not use glass or plastic cleaner on

meter or gauge lens covers. It may
damage the lens cover.

AIR FRESHENERS

Most air fresheners use a solvent that
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use
an air freshener, take the following precau-
tions:

∙ Hanging-type air fresheners can cause

permanent discoloration when they
contact vehicle interior surfaces. Place
the air freshener in a location that al-
lows it to hang free and not contact an
interior surface.

CLEANING INTERIOR

7-4

Appearance and care

∙ Liquid-type air fresheners typically clip

on the vents. These products can cause
immediate damage and discoloration
when spilled on interior surfaces.

Carefully read and follow the manufactur-
er’s instructions before using the air fresh-
eners.

FLOOR MATS (if so equipped)

WARNING

To avoid potential pedal interference
that may result in a collision, injury or
death:

∙ NEVER place a floor mat on top of an-

other floor mat in the driver front po-
sition or install them upside down or
backwards.

∙ Use only Genuine NISSAN floor mats,

or equivalent floor mats, that are spe-
cifically designed for use in your ve-
hicle model and model year.

∙ Properly position the mats in the

floorwell using the floor mat position-
ing hook. For additional information,
refer to "Floor mat installation" in this
section.

∙ Make sure the floor mat does not in-

terfere with pedal operation.

∙ Periodically check the floor mats to

make sure they are properly installed.

∙ After cleaning the vehicle interior,

check the floor mats to make sure
they are properly installed.

The use of Genuine NISSAN floor mats can
extend the life of your vehicle carpet and
make it easier to clean the interior. Mats
should be maintained with regular clean-
ing and replaced if they become exces-
sively worn.

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Appearance and care

7-5

Floor mat installation

Your vehicle is equipped with floor mat po-
sitioning hook(s). The number and shape of
the floor mat positioning hooks for each
seating position varies depending on the
vehicle.

When installing Genuine NISSAN floor mats,
follow the installation instructions provided
with the mat and the following:

1. With the ignition in the OFF position, the

shift lever in P (Park) position (Continu-
ously Variable Transmission models)
and with the parking brake fully applied,
position the floor mat in the floorwell so
that the floor mat grommet holes are
aligned with the hook(s).

2. Secure the grommet holes into the

hook(s) and ensure that the floor mat is
properly positioned.

3. Make sure the floor mat does not inter-

fere with pedal operation. With the igni-
tion still in the OFF position, the shift
lever in the P (Park) position (Continu-
ously Variable Transmission models)
and with the parking brake applied, fully
apply and release all pedals. The floor
mat must not interfere with pedal op-
eration or prevent the pedal from re-
turning to its normal position.

It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for details about installing the floor
mats in your vehicle.

The illustration shows the location of the
floor mat positioning hooks.

Positioning hooks

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