2020 PATHFINDER OWNER’S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INFORMATION For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT The information contained within this supplement revises or adds to the “Tire Pressure” section of the “WHEELS AND TIRES” section in the “Do-it-yourself” section in the 2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER Owner’s Manual. Read carefully and keep in the vehicle. Printing: March 2020 Publication No. SU20EA 0R52U0 WHEELS AND TIRES If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in significantly under-inflated. If Tire inflation pressure the “In case of emergency” section of equipped, the system also displays this manual. Check the tire pressures (including pressure of all tires (except the spare the spare) often and always prior to TIRE PRESSURE tire) on the display screen by send- long distance trips. The recom- ing a signal from a sensor that is Tire Pressure Monitoring System mended tire pressure specifications installed in each wheel. (TPMS) are shown on the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. The TPMS will activate only when the certification label or the Tire and WARNING vehicle is driven at speeds above 16 Loading Information label under the mph (25 km/h). Also, this system “Cold Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire Radio waves could aversely ef- may not detect a sudden drop in tire and Loading Information label is af- fect electric medical equipment. pressure (for example a flat tire while fixed to the driver side center pillar. Those who use a pacemaker driving). Tire pressures should be checked should contact the electric medi- regularly because: cal equipment manufacturer for For additional information, refer to “Low tire pressure warning light” in • Most tires naturally lose air over the possible influences before time. use. the “Instruments and controls” sec- tion, “Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys- • Tires can lose air suddenly when This vehicle is equipped with the Tire tem (TPMS)” in the “Starting and driv- driven over potholes or other ob- Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). ing” section and “Flat tire” in the “In jects or if the vehicle strikes a curb It monitors tire pressure of all tires case of emergency” section of this while parking. except the spare. When the low tire manual. 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 The tire pressures should be • The Gross Vehicle Weight Rat- • For additional information re- checked when the tires are cold. The ing (GVWR) is located on the garding tires, refer to “Impor- tires are considered COLD after the F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certifica- tant Tire Safety Information” vehicle has been parked for 3 or tion label. The vehicle weight (US) or “Tire Safety Informa- more hours, or driven less than 1 mile capacity is indicated on the Tire tion” (Canada) in the Warranty (1.6 km) at moderate speeds. and Loading Information label. Information Booklet. The TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire Alert Do not load your vehicle be- provides visual and audible signals yond this capacity. Overload- outside the vehicle for inflating tires ing your vehicle may result in to the recommended COLD tire reduced tire life, unsafe operat- pressure. For additional information, ing conditions due to prema- refer to “TPMS with Easy-Fill Tire ture tire failure, or unfavorable Alert” in the “Starting and driving” handling characteristics and section of this manual. could also lead to a serious ac- cident. Loading beyond the Incorrect tire pressure, including specified capacity may also re- under inflation, may adversely af- sult in failure of other vehicle fect tire life and vehicle handling. components. WARNING • Before taking a long trip, or whenever you heavily load • Improperly inflated tires can your vehicle, use a tire pressure fail suddenly and cause an gauge to ensure that the tire accident. pressures are at the specified level. ᭺5 Spare tire size. ᭺6 Vehicle load limit: Refer to “Ve- hicle loading information” in the “Technical and consumer infor- mation” section of this manual. LDI2737 Tire and Loading Information COLD after the vehicle has been label parked for 3 or more hours, or ᭺1 Seating capacity: The maximum driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) at number of occupants that can moderate speeds. The recom- be seated in the vehicle. mended cold tire inflation is set by the manufacturer to provide ᭺2 Original tire size: The size of the the best balance of tire wear, ve- tires originally installed on the ve- hicle handling, driveability, tire hicle at the factory. noise, etc., up to the vehicle's ᭺3 Cold tire pressure: Inflate the tires GVWR. to this pressure when the tires ᭺4 Tire size - refer to “Tire labeling” in are cold. Tires are considered this section. WARNING • If your vehicle is equipped with P235/55R20 tire sizes, tires re- • Driving at high speeds, 100 quire adjustment to the infla- mph (160 km/h) or higher sus- tion pressure when driving the tained where it is legal to do so, vehicle at speeds of 100 mph can cause tires to have exces- (160 km/h) or higher where it is sive heat build up, which may legal to do so. See recom- result in a tire failure causing mended tire inflation chart for loss of control, crash, injuries or correct operating pressure. even death. Some high-speed • After vehicle high speed opera- rated tires require inflation tion has ended, readjust the LDI0393 pressure adjustment for high- tire pressure to the recom- Checking tire pressure speed operation. When speed mended cold inflation pres- limits and road conditions al- sure. For additional informa- low vehicle driving at high tion please refer to the speeds, make sure tires are "Checking tire pressure" sec- rated to support high speed tion of this manual. operation, tires are in optimal conditions and pressure is ad- 1. Remove the valve stem cap from justed to correct cold inflation the tire. pressure for high speed operation. 2. Press the pressure gauge 7. Check the pressure of all other Recommended tire inflation pres- squarely onto the valve stem. Do tires, including the spare. sures at speeds of 100 mph (160 not press too hard or force the km/h) or higher where it is legal to 8. Check the pressure when driving valve stem sideways, or air will es- do so. the vehicle at speeds of 100 mph cape. If the hissing sound of air (160 km/h) or higher where it is escaping from the tire is heard Size Cold Tire legal to do so. while checking the pressure, re- Inflation position the gauge to eliminate Size Cold Tire Pressure this leakage. Inflation Front and Rear Original Tire: 38 psi, 260 kPa 3. Remove the gauge. Pressure Front and Rear 235/55R20 4. Read the tire pressure on the Original Tire: 33 psi, 230 kPa gauge stem and compare to the 235/65R18 specification shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. Front and Rear Original Tire: 35 psi, 240 kPa 5. Add air to the tire as needed. If too 235/55R20 much air is added, press the core Front and Rear of the valve stem briefly with the Original Tire: 36 psi, 250 kPa tip of the gauge stem to release 255/60R18 pressure. Recheck the pressure Spare Tire: and add or release air as needed. 60 psi, 420 kPa T165/90D18 6. Install the valve stem cap. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY This manual was prepared to help you un- warnings, cautions and instructions con- Before driving your vehicle, please read this derstand the operation and maintenance cerning proper use of such accessories Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac- familiarity with controls and maintenance miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. cessory. It is recommended that you visit a requirements, assisting you in the safe op- Please read through this manual before NISSAN dealer for details concerning the eration of your vehicle. operating your vehicle. particular accessories with which your ve- hicle is equipped. WARNING A separate Warranty Information Book- let explains details about the warranties IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION covering your vehicle. The “Maintenance REMINDERS! and schedules” section of this manual Follow these important driving rules to explains details about maintaining and help ensure a safe and comfortable trip servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a for you and your passengers! separate Customer Care/Lemon Law ∙ NEVER drive under the influence of al- Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to re- cohol or drugs. solve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, and clarify your rights un- ∙ ALWAYS observe posted speed limits der your state’s lemon law. and never drive too fast for conditions. When you require any service or have any questions, a NISSAN dealer will be glad to ∙ ALWAYS give your full attention to assist you with the extensive resources driving and avoid using vehicle fea- available to them.