1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 152
1997 Nissan Pathfinder Manual
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PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS If your vehicle is overheating indicated by an extremely high temperature gauge reading, or if you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal noise, etc., take the following steps: hot" and fan control to "high speed". 3. If engine overheating is caused by climbing a long hill on a hot day, run the engine at a fast idle (approximately 1,500 rpm) until the temperature gauge indication returns to normal. 4. Get out of the vehicle. Look and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the hood. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before proceeding. 5. Open the engine hood. ¼ Automatic transmission models cannot be started by pushing. This may cause transmission damage. ¼ Three-way catalyst equipped models should not be started by pushing since the three-way catalyst may be damaged. ¼ Never try to start the vehicle by towing it; when the engine starts, the forward surge could cause the vehicle to collide with the tow vehicle. ¼ Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause a vehicle fire. ¼ To avoid the danger of being burned, never remove the radiator cap while the engine is still hot. When the radiator cap is removed, pressurized hot water will spurt out, possibly causing serious injury. ¼ Do not open the hood if steam is coming out. 1. Move the vehicle safely off the road, apply the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to the neutral position (automatic transmission to "P"). Do not stop the engine. 2. Turn off the air conditioner switch. Open all the windows, move the heater or air conditioner temperature control to "maximum If steam or water is coming from the engine, stand clear to prevent getting burned. 6. Visually check drive belts for damage or looseness. Also check if the cooling fan is running. The radiator hoses and radiator should not leak water. If coolant is leaking, the cooling fan belt is missing or loose or the cooling fan does not run, stop the engine. 5-9