Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> Brake fluid for Your Nissan Patrol SUV Sixth Generation (2010-2023)

BRAKE FLUID  
4. Run the engine for  
1
minute without  
light will illuminate.  
To add brake fluid:  
WARNING:  
depressing the foot brake pedal, then turn  
it off. Depress the foot brake pedal several  
times. The pedal travel distance will de-  
crease gradually with each depression as  
the hydraulic pressure decreases.  
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Use only new fluid from a sealed contain-  
er. Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid  
may damage the brake system. The use  
of improper fluids can damage the brake  
system and affect the vehicle’s stopping  
ability.  
1. Be sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” or  
“LOCK” position.  
2. Depress and release the foot brake pedal  
more than 40 times.  
3. Open the reservoir filler cap and add brake  
fluid up to the MAX line . (See “Recom-  
mended fluids/lubricants and capacities”  
(P.9-2) for the recommended types of brake  
fluid.)  
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the  
brakes checked by a NISSAN dealer.  
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Clean the filler cap before removing.  
Brake fluid is poisonous and should be  
stored carefully in marked containers out  
of the reach of children.  
NOTE:  
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”  
CAUTION:  
position after adding brake fluid up to the  
.
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Do not add brake fluid with the ignition  
switch in the “ON” position or the engine  
running. Doing so could make the brake  
fluid overfill when the ignition switch is  
turned off.  
Do not spill the brake fluid on painted  
surfaces. This will damage the paint. If  
brake fluid is spilled, wash it off with  
plenty of water immediately.  
MAX line  
in the reservoir, the brake fluid  
decreases below the MAX line  
. This is  
normal.  
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the  
brake system should be thoroughly checked by  
a NISSAN dealer.  
SDI2513  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake  
fluid is below the MIN line , the brake warning  
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF)  
POWER STEERING FLUID  
Type B:  
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
(AT) MODEL  
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-  
ment is required.  
WARNING:  
Power steering fluid is poisonous and should  
be stored carefully in marked containers out  
of the reach of children.  
CAUTION:  
Type A:  
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Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. If  
Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not avail-  
able, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may  
also be used.  
Using automatic transmission fluid other  
than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic  
J ATF will cause deterioration in drive-  
ability and automatic transmission dur-  
ability, and may damage the automatic  
transmission, which is not covered by the  
warranty.  
SDI1765A  
Check the fluid level in the reservoir. The fluid  
level should be checked in the HOT range (  
:
HOT MAX./ : HOT MIN.) at fluid temperatures of  
50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) or in the COLD range  
(
: COLD MAX./ : COLD MIN.) at fluid tempera-  
JVM0657X  
tures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).  
7-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION  
(AT) MODEL  
Contact a NISSAN dealer if checking or replace-  
ment is required.  
Remove the cover  
and remove the cap  
to  
If it is necessary to add fluid, use only specified  
fluid. (See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and  
capacities” (P.9-2).) Do not overfill.  
check the fluid level in the reservoir.  
The fluid level should be checked using the HOT  
range on the dipstick for fluid temperatures of  
50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) or using the COLD  
range on the dipstick for fluid temperatures of  
0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).  
CAUTION:  
.
.
Use only Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. Do  
not mix with other fluids.  
Normal range  
Add fluid  
Using automatic transmission fluid other  
than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF will  
cause deterioration in driveability and  
automatic transmission durability, and  
may damage the automatic transmis-  
sion, which is not covered by the war-  
ranty.  
If it is necessary to add fluid, use only specified  
fluid. (See “Recommended fluids/lubricants and  
capacities” (P.9-2).) Do not overfill.  
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AIR CLEANER FILTER  
cloth.  
SDI2515  
SDI2530  
WARNING:  
For air cleaner with dry paper type filter:  
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Operating the engine with the air cleaner  
When dust or sand enter the inside of the air  
cleaner housing, remove them out of the  
housing through the vent by using a suitable  
tool.  
filter off can cause you or others to be  
burned. The air cleaner filter not only  
cleans the intake air, it also stops flame if  
the engine backfires. If the air cleaner  
filter is not installed and the engine  
backfires, you could be burned. Never  
drive with the air cleaner filter off. Be  
cautious working on the engine when the  
air cleaner filter is off.  
.
Never pour fuel into the throttle body or  
attempt to start the engine with the air  
cleaner removed. Doing so could result in  
serious injury.  
To remove the filter, release the lock pins and  
pull the unit upward  
.
The viscous paper type filter element should  
not be cleaned and reused. The dry paper type  
filter element may be cleaned and reused.  
Replace the air filter according to the main-  
tenance schedule shown in a separate main-  
tenance booklet.  
When replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the  
air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp  
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