Saturday, February 4, 2012
2001 Nissan Pathfinder owners Manual
Tire chains should be installed only on the rear wheels, and not on the front wheels do not drive with tire chains on the paved roads are clear of snow driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some over stress when driving on the right clearly paved roads make sure to change to 2WD 4 For four wheel drive if you install snow tires, they must also be of the same size brand construction and tread Centre pattern on all four wheels.
If the vehicle is to stand outside without anti-freeze brain drain the cooling system by opening the brain drain valves located under the radiator and engine block Refill before operating the vehicle see the engine cooling system in 8 do it yourself section to change the engine coolant 5 34 starting and driving 00 1 10 R50 D V5 caution only use extra decks entered for each four wheel drive model very difficult to drive on the vehicle would have a lot less traction or grip under these circumstances try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded regardless of condition drive with caution, Accelerate and brake with care if speed or downshifting too quick driving wheel will lose even more traction Allow more stopping distance under those conditions brakes should be started before than on dry pavement Allow greater following distances on smooth roads Watch for slippery spots on the glare ice, these can be displayed on an otherwise clear road in shaded areasIf a patch is ice seen ahead braking before they reached it try not to brake while actually on the ice and avoid any sudden steering maneuvers do not use cruise control on slippery roads snow can trap dangerous exhaust gases during your vehicle will Keep snow clear of exhaust pipe and from around the car winter SPECIAL EQUIPMENT it is recommended that the following items be made to the vehicle during the winter a scraper and stiff bristled brush to remove ice and snow from windows and wiper blades a robust flat Board placed under jack to give permanent support a shovel digging the vehicle out of sul extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank ENGINE BLOCK HEATER, if fitted with an engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature startup is available through your NISSAN dealer.
