Nissan Pathfinder (2018 year). Instruction

2. Check the fluid level in each cell. If it is

necessary to add fluid, add only dis-
tilled water to bring the level up to the
bottom of the filler opening. Do not
overfill. Reinstall the vent caps.

Vehicles operated in high temperatures or
under severe conditions require frequent
checks of the battery fluid level.

JUMP STARTING

If jump starting is necessary, refer to “Jump
starting” in the “In case of emergency” sec-
tion of this manual. If the engine does not
start by jump starting, the battery may
have to be replaced. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

1. Crankshaft pulley
2. Drive belt automatic tensioner pulley
3. Generator pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor pulley

WARNING

Be sure the ignition switch is placed in
the OFF or LOCK position before servic-
ing drive belt. The engine could rotate
unexpectedly.

WDI0529

VQ35DD engine

LDI2131

DRIVE BELT

Do-it-yourself

8-15

1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of un-

usual wear, cuts, fraying or looseness. If
the belt is in poor condition or is loose,
have it replaced or adjusted. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.

2. Have the belt checked regularly for

condition and tension in accordance
with the maintenance schedule found
in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

REPLACING SPARK PLUGS

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

It is not necessary to replace iridium-
tipped

䊊

spark plugs as frequently as con-

ventional type spark plugs because they
last much longer. Follow the maintenance
log shown in the "Maintenance and sched-
ules" section of this manual. Do not service
iridium-tipped spark plugs by cleaning or
regapping.

∙ Always replace spark plugs with rec-

ommended or equivalent ones.

WARNING

Be sure the engine and ignition switch
are off and that the parking brake is
engaged securely.

CAUTION

Be sure to use the correct socket to re-
move the spark plugs. An incorrect
socket can damage the spark plugs.

If replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

SDI1895

SPARK PLUGS

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Do-it-yourself

WARNING

∙ Operating the engine with the air

cleaner filter off can cause you or oth-
ers to be burned. The air cleaner filter
not only cleans the intake air, it also
stops the flame if the engine back-
fires. If the air cleaner is not installed
and the engine backfires, you could be
burned. Never drive with the air
cleaner filter off. Be cautious working
on the engine when the air cleaner is
off.

∙ Never pour fuel into the throttle body

or 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

䊊

and 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:

After installing a new air cleaner, make
sure the air cleaner cover is seated in the
housing and latch the clips

䊊

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.

LDI3015

AIR CLEANER

Do-it-yourself

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CLEANING

If your windshield is not clear after 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
after cleaning the blades and using the
wiper, replace the blades.

CAUTION

Worn windshield wiper blades can
damage the windshield and impair
driver vision.

REPLACING

Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.

To replace the windshield wiper blades, fol-
low the procedure below:

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the wind-

shield.

2. Push the release tab

䊊

3. Move the wiper blade

䊊

down and re-

move.

4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the

wiper arm until it clicks into place.

5. Push wiper on to windshield.

CAUTION

∙ After wiper blade replacement, return

the wiper arm to its original position;
otherwise it may be damaged when
the hood is opened.

∙ Make sure the wiper blades contact

the glass; otherwise the arms may be
damaged from wind pressure.

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WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

8-18

Do-it-yourself

If you wax the surface of the hood, be care-
ful not to let wax get into the washer nozzle

䊊

. This may cause clogging or improper

windshield-washer operation. If wax gets
into the nozzle, remove it with a needle or
small pin

䊊

Rear window wiper blade

If checking or replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

If the brakes do not operate properly have
the brakes checked. It is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this ser-
vice.

Self-adjusting brakes

Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.

The front and rear disc-type brakes self-
adjust every time the brake pedal is ap-
plied.

WARNING

Have your brake system checked if the
brake pedal height does not return to
normal. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

Brake pad wear indicators

The disc brake pads on your vehicle have
audible wear indicators. When a brake pad
requires

replacement,

high

pitched

scraping or screeching sound will be heard
when the vehicle is in motion. The noise will
be heard whether or not the brake pedal is
depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the wear indicator
sound is heard.

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BRAKES

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8-19

Under some driving or climate conditions,
occasional brake squeak, squeal or other
noise may be heard. Occasional brake
noise during light to moderate stops is nor-
mal and does not affect the function or
performance of the brake system.

Proper brake inspection intervals should
be followed. For additional information re-
garding brake inspections, refer to the ap-
propriate maintenance schedule informa-
tion in the "Maintenance and schedules"
section of this manual.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not come
on, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the

headlight switch are OFF.

2. Open the engine hood.

3. Remove the fuse box cover by pushing

the tab and lifting the cover up.

4. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

The fuse puller is located in the fuse
block in the passenger compartment.

LDI3117

FUSES

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Do-it-yourself

5. If the fuse is open

䊊

, replace it with a

new fuse

䊊

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

Fusible links

If the electrical equipment does not oper-
ate and fuses are in good condition, check
the fusible links. If any of these fusible links
are melted, replace with only Genuine
NISSAN parts.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

WARNING

Never use a fuse of higher or lower am-
perage rating than that specified on the
fuse box cover. This could damage the
electrical system or electronic control
units or cause a fire.

If any electrical equipment does not oper-
ate, check for an open fuse.

1. Be sure the ignition switch and the

headlight switch are OFF.

2. Pull the fuse box cover to remove.
3. Remove the fuse with the fuse puller.

4. If the fuse is open

䊊

, replace it with an

equivalent good fuse

䊊

5. Reverse step 2 to reinstall the box

cover.

6. If a new fuse also opens, have the elec-

trical system checked and repaired. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

LDI0456

LDI2092

LDI0456

Do-it-yourself

8-21

CAUTION

Be careful not to allow children to swal-
low the battery or removed parts.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY®

Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:

1. Remove the mechanical key from the

Intelligent Key.

2. Insert a small flathead screwdriver

䊊

into the slit

䊊

of the corner and twist it

to separate the upper part from the
lower part. Place a cloth over the
screwdriver to protect the casing.

LDI2001

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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Do-it-yourself

3. Replace the battery with a new one.

Recommended battery: CR2032 or
equivalent.

∙ Do not touch the internal circuit and

electric terminals as doing so could
cause a malfunction.

∙ Hold the battery by the edges. Hold-

ing the battery across the contact
points will seriously deplete the stor-
age capacity.

∙ Make sure that the + side faces the

bottom of the lower part.

4. Close the lid securely as illustrated with

䊊

and

䊊

5. Operate the buttons to check the op-

eration.

If you need assistance with replacement, it
is recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.

FCC Notice:

For USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Note:

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.

For Canada:
This

device

complies

with

Industry

Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must ac-
cept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired opera-
tion of the device.

LDI2637

Do-it-yourself

8-23

HEADLIGHTS

For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.

Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)

If bulb replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

CAUTION

∙ Aiming is not necessary after replac-

ing the bulb. When aiming adjustment
is necessary, it is recommended that
you visit a NISSAN dealer for this
service.

∙ Do not leave the headlight assembly

open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.

∙ Only touch the base when handling

the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could signifi-
cantly affect bulb life and/or head-
light performance.

∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed

inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break

the

glass

envelope

scratched or the bulb is dropped.

∙ Use the same number and wattage as

shown in the chart.

Fog may temporarily form inside the
lenses of the exterior lights in the rain or in
a car wash. A temperature difference be-
tween the inside and the outside of the
lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunc-
tion. If large drops of water collect inside
the lens, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for servicing.

FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)

For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.

Replacing the fog light bulb

If bulb replacement is required, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
this service.

CAUTION

∙ High pressure halogen gas is sealed

inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may
break

the

glass

envelope

scratched or the bulb is dropped.

∙ When handling the bulb, do not touch

the glass envelope.

∙ Use the same number and wattage as

originally installed as shown in the
chart.

∙ Do not leave the bulb out of the fog

light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.

LIGHTS

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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

Item

Wattage (W)

Bulb No.

Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped)*

High

Low

H11

Park/ Daytime running

—

Turn

28/8

7444NA

Side marker

W5W

Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)*

High

Low

—

Park/ Daytime running

—

Turn

28/8

7444NA

Side marker

W5W

Front fog lights (if so equipped)

H11

Door mirror turn signal*

—

Map light*

—

Footwell light (if so equipped)*

3.4

158

Personal lights*

—

Glove box light*

1.4

—

Step light (if so equipped)*

3.8

194

Courtesy light*

—

Vanity mirror light (if so equipped)*

—

Cargo light*

—

High-mounted stop light*

—

Rear combination light*

Stop/Tail

21/5

W21/5W

Turn

WY21W

Side marker

W5W

Backup (reversing)*

W16W

License plate light*

W5W

* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.

Always check with the Parts Department at
a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts infor-
mation.

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Headlight assembly

Map light

Door mirror turn signal

Step light (if so equipped)

Fog light (if so equipped)

Personal light

Cargo light

High-mounted stop light

License plate light

10.

Rear combination light

Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.

Indicates bulb removal

Indicates bulb installation

LDI3106

WDI0263

8-26

Do-it-yourself

If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in
the “In case of emergency” section of
this manual.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)

WARNING

Radio waves could aversely effect
electric

medical

equipment.

Those who use a pacemaker
should contact the electric medi-
cal equipment manufacturer for
the possible influences before
use.

This vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
It monitors tire pressure of all tires
except the spare. When the low tire
pressure warning light is lit and the
“Tire Pressure Low - Add Air” warning
appears in the vehicle information
display, one or more of your tires is
significantly

under-inflated.

equipped, the system also displays
pressure of all tires (except the spare

tire) on the display screen by send-
ing a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel.

The TPMS will activate only when the
vehicle is driven at speeds above
16 mph (25 km/h). Also, this system
may not detect a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example a flat tire while
driving).

For additional information, refer to
“Low tire pressure warning light” in
the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section and “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section of this
manual.

Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire pressures (including
the spare) often and always prior to
long distance trips. The recom-
mended tire pressure specifications
are shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.
certification label or the Tire and
Loading Information label under the

“Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire
and Loading Information label is af-
fixed to the driver side center pillar.
Tire pressures should be checked
regularly because:

∙ Most tires naturally lose air over

time.

∙ Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other ob-
jects or if the vehicle strikes a
curb while parking.

The

tire

pressures

should

checked when the tires are cold. The
tires are considered COLD after the
vehicle has been parked for 3 or
more hours, or driven less than 1 mile
(1.6 km) at moderate speeds.

The TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert
provides visual and audible signals
outside the vehicle for inflating tires
to the recommended COLD tire
pressure. For additional information,
refer to “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire
Alert” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Do-it-yourself

8-27

Incorrect tire pressure, including
under inflation, may adversely af-
fect tire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

∙ Improperly inflated tires can fail

suddenly

and

cause

accident.

∙ The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR)

located

the

F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.

certifica-

tion label. The vehicle weight
capacity is indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information label.
Do not load your vehicle beyond
this capacity. Overloading your
vehicle may result in reduced
tire life, unsafe operating condi-
tions due to premature tire fail-
ure, or unfavorable handling
characteristics and could also
lead to a serious accident. Load-
ing beyond the specified capac-
ity may also result in failure of
other vehicle components.

∙ Before taking a long trip, or

whenever you heavily load your
vehicle, use

tire

pressure

gauge to ensure that the tire
pressures are at the specified
level.

∙ For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Impor-
tant Tire Safety Information”
(US) or “Tire Safety Information”
(Canada) in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

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Tire and Loading Information
label

䊊

Seating capacity: The maximum
number of occupants that can
be seated in the vehicle.

䊊

Original tire size: The size of the
tires originally installed on the
vehicle at the factory.

䊊

Cold tire pressure: Inflate the
tires to this pressure when the
tires are cold. Tires are consid-
ered COLD after the vehicle has
been parked for 3 or more hours,
or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km)
at moderate speeds. The rec-
ommended cold tire inflation is
set by the manufacturer to pro-
vide the best balance of tire
wear, vehicle handling, driveabil-
ity, tire noise, etc., up to the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.

䊊

Tire size - refer to “Tire labeling” in
this section.

䊊

Spare tire size.

䊊

Vehicle load limit: Refer to “Ve-
hicle loading information” in the
“Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.

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Checking tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from

the tire.

2. Press

the

pressure

gauge

squarely onto the valve stem. Do
not press too hard or force the
valve stem sideways, or air will
escape. If the hissing sound of air
escaping from the tire is heard
while checking the pressure, re-
position the gauge to eliminate
this leakage.

3. Remove the gauge.

4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge stem and compare to the
specification shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If

too much air is added, press the
core of the valve stem briefly
with the tip of the gauge stem to
release pressure. Recheck the
pressure and add or release air
as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all other

tires, including the spare.

Size

Cold Tire
Inflation Pressure

Front and Rear
Original Tire:
235/65R18

33 psi, 230 kPa

Front and Rear
Original Tire:
235/55R20

35 psi, 240 kPa

Spare Tire:
T165/90D18

60 psi, 420 kPa

LDI0393

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