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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Owners Manual

Tire chains must be installed only on the rear wheels and not on the front wheels Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads which are clear of snow Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress When driving on clear paved roads be sure to change to 2WD 4 For four wheel drive If you install snow tires they must also be the same size brand construction and tread pattern on all four wheels.

If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti freeze drain the cooling system by opening the drain valves
located under the radiator and on the engine block Refill before operating the vehicle See Engine cooling system in the 8 Do it yourself section for Changing Engine Coolant 5 34 Starting and driving 00 1 10 R50 D V5 CAUTION ONLY use spare tires specified for each four wheel drive model very hard to drive on The vehicle will have a lot less traction or grip under these conditions Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the road is salted or sanded Whatever the condition drive with caution Accelerate and slow down with care If accelerating or downshifting too fast the drive wheels will lose even more traction Allow more stopping distance under these conditions Braking should be started sooner than on dry pavement Allow greater following distances on slippery roads

Watch for slippery spots glare ice These may appear on an otherwise clear road in shaded areas If a patch of ice is seen ahead brake before reaching 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 under your vehicle Keep snow clear of the exhaust pipe and from around your vehicle SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT It is recommended that the following items be carried in the vehicle during winter A scraper and stiff bristled brush to remove ice and snow from the windows and wiper blades A sturdy flat board to be placed under the jack to give it firm support A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts Extra window washer fluid to refill the reservoir tank

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER if so equipped An engine block heater to assist extreme cold temperature starting is available through your NISSAN dealer.


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