1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual

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1999 Nissan Pathfinder Owner’s Manual — Questions and Answers

How often should I retighten the wheel nuts on my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder after fitting an aluminum wheel?

On a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, retighten the wheel nuts once the vehicle has been driven about 600 miles (1,000 km) after installing an aluminum wheel, since they can loosen slightly as the wheel seats in. Owner’s Manual, p. 183

What wattage halogen bulb do I need for the headlights on a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?

When replacing the headlight bulb, the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder requires a bulb with 60/55 wattage, listed as bulb number HB2, and must match the originally installed number and wattage exactly. Owner’s Manual, p. 222

What should I check on my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder before driving under severe conditions?

Before heading out, inspect the drive belts for wear, fraying or cracking, check fuel and brake lines and hoses for leaks or looseness, and look over the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, abrasion or deterioration, since severe driving conditions call for more frequent inspection. Owner’s Manual, p. 242

What happens if my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder slows down too much with cruise control on?

On a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, the cruise control automatically cancels if the vehicle’s speed drops more than 8 MPH (13 km/h) below the speed you had set. You’ll then need to accelerate and reset the desired cruising speed manually. Owner’s Manual, p. 166

What RPM should the other vehicle’s engine be kept at when jump-starting a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?

When jump-starting a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, keep the booster vehicle’s engine speed at about 2,000 rpm while starting your engine normally, per the manual’s guidance. Owner’s Manual, p. 186

How do I change the coolant in my Pathfinder?

First open the heater water cock by turning the ignition to ON, setting the temperature dial to maximum hot, then OFF.

1. Open the radiator drain plug and radiator cap, then open the drain plugs on the engine block
2. Open the air release plug to drain the coolant
3. Flush the system by running fresh water through the radiator
4. Close the radiator drain plug and engine block drain plugs securely
5. Fill the radiator slowly with the proper coolant/water mixture, fill the reservoir to MAX, then install the cap and close the air release plug
6. Start the engine, warm it to normal operating temperature, and race it 2 or 3 times under no load while watching the gauge
7. Stop the engine, let it cool fully, then top off the radiator and reservoir to MAX
8. Check all drain plugs for leaks

Owner’s Manual, p. 205

What’s the correct procedure for installing the spare tire on a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder for the first time?

Start by wiping mud or dirt off the hub and wheel surfaces so the wheel seats flat. Mount the spare and snug the nuts finger tight, then use the wrench to tighten them alternately and evenly. Lower the jack until the tire touches ground, tighten fully in the illustrated sequence, and torque them to 87 to 108 ft-lb (118 to 147 N⋅m) with a torque wrench as soon as possible.

1. Clean mud or dirt from the wheel and hub mating surfaces.
2. Place the wheel on and tighten the nuts finger tight.
3. Tighten nuts alternately and evenly with the wheel nut wrench.
4. Lower the vehicle until the tire touches the ground, then tighten fully in the shown sequence.
5. Torque the nuts to 87 to 108 ft-lb (118 to 147 N⋅m) using a torque wrench.

Owner’s Manual, p. 183

What tire pressure should I check before towing a trailer with a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?

Before towing a trailer with a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, inflate the vehicle’s tires to the cold tire pressure listed on the placard attached to the glove box lid. Also confirm the trailer’s tire condition, size, load rating, and inflation pressure match the trailer and tire manufacturers’ specifications. Owner’s Manual, p. 260

How do I reset the power seat motor after it stalls on my Pathfinder?

The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit that trips if it stalls mid-adjustment, so it isn’t a manual reset. Wait a short period, then try the switch again to resume moving the seat forward, backward, or reclining as needed.

1. Stop pressing the seat switch once the motor stops moving
2. Wait 30 seconds before doing anything else
3. Reactivate the seat switch to continue the adjustment

Owner’s Manual, p. 11

Can I drive my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder faster than 85 mph?

Unless it’s fitted with high speed capability tires, you should not drive a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder over 85 MPH (140 km/h); doing so may cause tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and possible injury to occupants. Owner’s Manual, p. 226

How can I tell the rear window washer is actually working on a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?

Turn the switch counterclockwise on the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder; the washer sprays and afterward the wiper sweeps several times automatically, confirming both are running. If the hatch is closed but the wiper won’t move, cycle the switch off then on again to restart it. Owner’s Manual, p. 70

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