2003 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 178

USING PART TIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) ¼ Follow the recommended periodic maintenance schedule. ¼ Keep the tires inflated at the correct pressure. Low pressure will increase tire wear and waste fuel. ¼ Keep the front wheels in correct alignment. Improper alignment will cause increased tire wear and lower fuel economy. ¼ Air conditioner operation lowers fuel economy. Use the air conditioner only when necessary. ¼ When cruising at highway speeds, it is more economical to use the air conditioner and leave the windows closed to reduce drag. ¼ Use 4H or 4L position only when necessary. Four wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy. SSD0128 MPH (80 km/h) in 4H are not recommended. 4L - (4WD, low range) Four wheels are driven. Use when climbing or descending steep hills, or during hard driving in sand, mud or deep snow. The 4L position provides maximum power and traction. Avoid raising vehicle speed excessively, as the maximum speed is approximately 30 MPH (50 km/h). N - No wheels are driven. Always keep the transfer lever out of the N position. Shift the lever quickly and smoothly when moving across the N position with the vehicle stopped. 2H - (2WD, high range) Only the rear wheels are driven. Use for driving under the same conditions as standard 2WD vehicle, or state dynamometer I/M testing. 4H - (4WD, high range) Four wheels are driven. Use when driving on roads where it is difficult to drive in the 2H position (i.e., driving at normal speeds on snow covered, icy, wet, muddy or sandy roads). The 4H position provides greater power and traction. Avoid excessive speed, as it will cause increased fuel consumption and higher oil temperature, and could damage drivetrain components. Speeds over 50 WARNING ¼ When parking the vehicle, apply the parking brake and shift the transfer control lever in the 2H, 4H or 4L position. ¼ Do not leave the transfer control lever in the N position. Otherwise, the vehicle could roll unexpectedly even if the manual transmission is in any gear or the automatic transmission in the P position. If the ATP light is on, this indicates that the automatic Starting and driving 5-21