2001 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 183

FLAT TIRE CHANGING A FLAT TIRE If you have a flat tire, follow the instructions below. All-mode 4WD models: ¼ Make sure the 4WD shift indicator and/or transfer 4LO position indicator light remains illuminated before stopping the engine. ¼ Make sure the ATP light is off before stopping the engine. Otherwise, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly even if the automatic transmission is in the P position. This could result in serious personal injury or property damage. 4. Turn off the engine. This is hazardous. ¼ Never change tires if oncoming traffic is close to your vehicle. Wait for professional road assistance. 5. Raise the hood to warn other traffic and to signal professional road assistance personnel that you need help. 6. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle and stand in a safe place away from traffic and clear of the vehicle. Stopping the vehicle 1. Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flasher. 3. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Shift the manual transmission into reverse (automatic transmission in P). WARNING ¼ The transfer control lever must be in the 2H, 4H or 4L position. WARNING ¼ Make sure that the parking brake is securely applied and the manual transmission is shifted into R (reverse), on the automatic transmission in P (Park). ¼ Never change tires when the vehicle is on a slope, ice or a slippery area. ¼ Never place the transfer control lever in the N position. Otherwise, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly even if the manual transmission is in gear or the automatic transmission is in the P position. This could result in serious personal injury or property damage. 6-2 In case of emergency