Nissan 2010 Xterra - Manual

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0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Exterior rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4Passen...

1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-14) 2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-44) 3. Front seat belts (P. 1-14) 4. Head restraints (P. 1-4) 5. Supplemental front-impact airbags (P. 1-44) 6. Seats (P. 1-2) 7. Occupant classification sensor(pressure sensor) (P. 1-52) 8. Se...

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9) 2. Windshield wiper and washerswitch (P. 2-24) 3. Windshield (P. 8-19) 4. Power windows (P. 2-45) 5. Door locks, keyfob, keys(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-13) 7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32) 8. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 9. Tire chains (P. 5-36) 10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)11. Head...

1. Roof rack (P. 2-42) 2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12) 3. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch(P. 2-25) 4. Rear window washer (P. 2-25) 5. Lift gate (P. 3-9) 6. Spare tire (P. 6-2) 7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) 8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-10) 9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3...

1. Map lights (P. 2-48) 2. Sun visors (P. 3-12) 3. Inside mirror (P. 3-13) 4. Glove box (P. 2-36) 5. Console box (P. 2-36) 6. Front seats (P. 1-2) 7. Rear seats (P. 1-11) 8. Storage (P. 2-35) See the page number indicated in paren-theses for operating details. WII0056 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT Illustrat...

1. Vents (P. 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-26) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped)(P. 4-36, P. 4-38) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-44, P. 2-30) 5. Meters, gauges and warning...

Warning light Name Page or Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS) warn-ing light 2-13 Automatic transmis-sion oil temperaturewarning light (if soequipped) 2-13 Automatic transmis-sion park warninglight (model) 2-13 or Brake warning light 2-14 Charge warninglight 2-14 Warning light Name Page Door open warning...

WARNING ● Do not ride in a moving vehicle whenthe seatback is reclined. This can bedangerous. The shoulder belt will notbe against your body. In an accident,you could be thrown into it and receiveneck or other serious injuries. Youcould also slide under the lap belt andreceive serious internal injur...

Lumbar support (if so equipped) The lumbar support feature provides lower backsupport to the driver. Move the lever forward orbackward to adjust the seat lumbar area. HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING Head restraints supplement the other ve-hicle safety systems. They may provideadditional protection against i...

Components 1. Head restraint 2. Adjustment notches 3. Lock knob 4. Stalks Adjustment Adjust the head restraint so the center is levelwith the center of the seat occupant’s ears. To raise the head restraint, pull it up. LRS0887 WRS0134 LRS0888 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint syste...

Front-seat Active Head Restraints The Active Head Restraint moves forward utiliz-ing the force that the seatback receives from theoccupant in a rear-end collision. The movementof the head restraint helps support the occu-pant’s head by reducing its backward movementand helping absorb some of the for...

FLEXIBLE SEATING WARNING ● Never allow anyone to ride in the cargoarea or on the rear seats when they arein the fold-down position. In a collision,people riding in these areas withoutproper restraints are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in any areaof your ...

䊊 2 Once the seatback is released, it will enableyou to fold the front passenger seatback flatover the seat cushion. 3. To return the front passenger’s seat to a seating position, lift up on the seatback andpush it up to an upright position. Then pull upon the recline lever and lean the seatback toa...

䊊 4 To return the bench seats to a seating posi-tion, reverse this process. Raise the seat- backs to an upright position. Makesure to hold the seat belts above theseat cushion, then push the seat cush-ion down into place. Removing the 2nd row bench seatcushions The rear seat cushion can be removed t...

● Properly secure all cargo with ropes orstraps to help prevent it from sliding orshifting. In a sudden stop or collision,unsecured cargo could cause personalinjury. ● When returning the seatbacks to theupright position, be certain they arecompletely secured. If they are not com-pletely secured in t...

WARNING ● Every person who drives or rides in thisvehicle should use a seat belt at alltimes. Children should be properly re-strained in the rear seat and, if appro-priate, in a child restraint. WARNING ● The seat belt should be properly ad-justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so mayreduce the effect...

PREGNANT WOMEN NISSAN recommends that pregnant women useseat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug andalways position the lap belt as low as possiblearound the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulderbelt over your shoulder and across your chest.Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your ab-dominal...

WARNING When fastening the seat belts, be certainthat the seatbacks are completely se-cured in the latched position. If they arenot completely secured, passengers maybe injured in an accident or sudden stop. Unfastening the seat belts 䊊 1 To unfasten the seat belt, press the button onthe buckle. The...

Center of the rear bench seat The center seat belt has a connector tongue 䊊 1 and a seat belt tongue 䊊 2 . Both the connector tongue and the seat belt tongue must be securelylatched for proper seat belt operation. WARNING ● Always fasten the connector tongueand the seat belt in the order shown. ● Al...

Stowing the center seat belt When folding down the rear seat, the rear centerseat belt can be retracted into a stowed positionas follows: 1. Hold the connector tongue 䊊 1 so that the seat belt does not retract suddenly when thetongue is released from the connectorbuckle. 2. Insert a suitable tool su...

Attaching the center seat belt Always be sure the center seat belt connectortongue and connector buckle are attached. Dis-connect only when folding down the rear seat. To connect the buckle: 䊊 1 Pull out the seat belt tongue from the retrac-tor base. 䊊 2 Pull out the connector tongue from themolded ...

2. Insert the shoulder belt into the back of the comfort guide so that the seat belt lays flat inthe guide. Be sure that the comfort guideroutes the seat belt properly over the centerof your shoulder and across your chest. Thebelt should be away from your face andneck, but not falling off of your sh...

WARNING ● After adjustment, release the adjust-ment button and try to move the shoul-der belt anchor up and down to makesure it is securely fixed in position. ● The shoulder belt anchor height shouldbe adjusted to the position best for you.Failure to do so may reduce the effec-tiveness of the entire...

● Periodically check to see that the seatbelt and the metal components, such as buckles, tongues, retractors, flexible wiresand anchors work properly. If loose parts,deterioration, cuts or other damage on thewebbing is found, the entire seat belt as-sembly should be replaced. Children need adults to...

PRECAUTIONS ON CHILDRESTRAINTS WARNING ● Failure to follow the warnings and in-structions for proper use and installa-tion of child restraints could result inserious injury or death of a child orother passengers in a sudden stop orcollision: – The child restraint must be used and installed properly....

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with special anchorpoints that are used with LATCH (Lower Anchorsand Tethers for CHildren) system compatiblechild restraints. This system may also be referredto as the ISOFIX or ISOFIX compatible system.With this system, ...

LATCH lower anchor location The LATCH lower anchors are located at the rearof the seat cushion near the seatback. A label isattached to the seatback to help you locate theLATCH lower anchors. Installing child restraint LATCH loweranchor attachments LATCH compatible child restraints include tworigid ...

Top tether anchor WARNING Do not allow cargo to contact the toptether strap when it is attached to the toptether anchor. Properly secure the cargoso it does not contact the top tether strap.Cargo that is not properly secured orcargo that contacts the top tether strapmay damage it during a collision....

3. The back of the child restraint should be secured against the vehicle seatback. If necessary, adjust or remove the headrestto obtain the correct child restraint fit. If theheadrest is removed, store it in a secureplace. Be sure to reinstall the headrest when the child restraint is removed. See “A...

3. Route the seat belt tongue through the child restraint and insert it into the buckle until youhear and feel the latch engage. Be sure tofollow the child restraint manufacturer’s in-structions for belt routing. If the child restraint is equipped with a toptether strap, route the top tether strap a...

6. Remove any additional slack from the seat belt; press downward and rearward firmly inthe center of the child restraint with yourknee to compress the vehicle seat cushionand seatback while pulling up on the seatbelt. 7. After attaching the child restraint, test it be- fore you place the child in i...

10. If the child restraint is installed in the front passenger seat, place the ignition switch inthe ON position. The front passenger air bagstatus light should illuminate. If this light is not illuminated see, ⬙ Front passenger air bag and status light ⬙ in this section. Move the child restraint to...

Booster seat installation CAUTION Do not use the lap/shoulder belt in theAutomatic Locking Retractor mode whenusing a booster seat with the seat belts. Refer to all Warnings and Cautions in the “ChildSafety”, “Child Restraint” and “Booster Seats”sections before installing a child restraint. Follow t...

If the seating position does not have anadjustable head restraint and it is interferingwith the proper booster seat fit, try anotherseating position or a different booster seat. 4. Position the lap portion of the seat belt low and snug on the child’s hips. Be sure tofollow the booster seat manufactu...

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to thehead of occupants in front and rear outboardseating positions in certain side impact or rollovercollisions. In a side impact, the curtain and roll-over air bags are designed...

WARNING Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bags and roof-mounted curtainside-impact and rollover supplemental airbags: ● The side air bags and curtain and roll-over air bags ordinarily will not inflate inthe event of a frontal impact, rear im-pact, or lower severity side collision.Alwa...

WARNING ● The seat belts, the side air bags andcurtain and rollover air bags are mosteffective when you are sitting well backand upright in the seat. The side air bagand curtain and rollover air bag inflatewith great force. Do not allow anyone toplace their hand, leg or face near theside air bag on ...

Front passenger air bag and status light WARNING The front passenger air bag is designed toautomatically turn OFF under some con-ditions. Read this section carefully tolearn how it operates. Proper use of theseat, seat belt and child restraints is nec-essary for most effective protection. Fail-ure t...

SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAGWARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front-impactair bag, front seat-mounted side-impact supple-mental air bag, roof-mounted curtain side-impactand rollover supplemental air bag and s...

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2 Instruments and controls Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Meters and gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Speedometer and odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Trip computer (if so equippe...

1. Vents (P. 4-2) 2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-26) 3. Steering wheel switch for audio control(if so equipped)/Bluetooth 姞 Hands- Free Phone System (if so equipped)(P. 4-36, P. 4-38) 4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn(P. 1-44, P. 2-30) 5. Meters, gauges and warning...

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)Hill descent control switch(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFFswitch (P. 2-30) 16. Shift selector (P. 5-12) 17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)(P. 5-22) 18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P. ...

1. Speedometer 2. Odometer 3. Change button SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER Speedometer The speedometer indicates vehicle speed. Odometer/Twin trip odometer The odometer/twin trip odometer is displayedwhen the ignition switch is placed in the ONposition. The odometer records the total distance the ve-hicle...

Average fuel consumption (Mpg orl/100km) The average fuel consumption mode shows theaverage fuel consumption since the last reset.Resetting is done by pressing the change buttonfor more than approximately 1 second. The dis-play is updated every 30 seconds. At about thefirst 1/3 miles (500 m) after a...

CAUTION If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-ture near the hot (H) end of the normalrange, reduce vehicle speed to decreasetemperature. If the gauge is over the nor-mal range, stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible. If the engine is over-heated, continued operation of the ve-hicle may seriousl...

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE The gauge indicates the engine lubrication sys-tem oil pressure while the engine is running. Theneedle should be in the middle of the gauge whenthe engine is running. CAUTION ● This gauge is not designed to indicatelow engine oil level. Use the dipstick tocheck the oil leve...

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-dicates heading direction of vehicle. With the ignition switch in the ON position, pressthe button as described in the fallowing chart to activate various features of the automaticanti-glare rearview mirror. Push and hold the button for about: Feature:...

Zone variation change procedure The difference between magnetic north and geo-graphical north is known as variance. In someareas, this difference can sometimes be greatenough to cause false compass readings. Followthese instructions to set the variance for yourparticular location if this happens: 1....

CHECKING BULBS With all doors closed, apply the parking brakeand place the ignition switch in the ON positionwithout starting the engine. The following lightswill come on: , or , , , , The following lights come on briefly and then gooff: or , , , , , , , If any light fails to come on, it may indicat...

This light indicates that the automatic transmis-sion parking function is not engaged. If the trans-fer control is not secured in any drive positionwhile the shift selector is in the P (Park) position,the transmission will disengage and the drivewheels will not lock. or Brake warning light This ligh...

The engine oil pressure warning light is notdesigned to indicate a low oil level. Use the dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” inthe “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section ofthis manual. CAUTION Running the engine with the engine oilpressure warning light on could cause se-rious damag...

Low windshield-washer fluidwarning light (if so equipped) This light comes on when the windshield-washerfluid is at a low level. Add windshield-washer fluidas necessary. See “Windshield-washer fluid” inthe “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section ofthis manual. Seat belt warning light andchime The l...

Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) If this indicator light comes on steady or blinkswhile the engine is running, it may indicate apotential emission control malfunction. The Malfunction Indicator Light may also comeon steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,or if the vehicle runs out of fuel...

Control (VDC) system” in the “Starting and driv-ing” section of this manual. If the light does not go off after performing thereset procedure, have the traction control systemchecked by a NISSAN dealer. While the Vehicle Dynamic Control system isoperating, you might feel slight vibration or hearthe ...

The system helps deter vehicle theft but cannotprevent it, nor can it prevent the theft of interior orexterior vehicle components in all situations. Al-ways secure your vehicle even if parking for abrief period. Never leave your keys in the ignition,and always lock the vehicle when unattended. Beawa...

The alarm is activated by: ● opening a door without using the key orkeyfob (even if the door is unlocked by usingthe inside lock knob or the power door lockswitch) . How to stop an activated alarm The alarm stops only by unlocking the driver’sdoor or the liftgate with the key or by pressingthe butto...

SWITCH OPERATION The windshield wiper and washer operates whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. Push the lever down to operate the wiper at thefollowing speed: 䊊 1 Intermittent (INT) — intermittent operationcan be adjusted by turning the knob toward 䊊 A (Slower) or 䊊 B (Faster) . 䊊 2 Low (L...

The rear window wiper and washer operate whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position. Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF positionto operate the wiper. 䊊 1 Intermittent (INT) – intermittent operation(not adjustable) 䊊 2 ON – continuous low speed operation Push the switch forward 䊊 3 to operate ...

HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH Lighting 䊊 1 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the front parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights come on. 䊊 2 When turning the switch to the posi- tion, the headlights come on and all the otherlights remain on. CAUTION Use the headlights with the eng...

The flashers will operate with the ignition switchplaced in any position. Some state laws may prohibit the use ofthe hazard warning flasher switch whiledriving. To sound the horn, push the area between thehorn icons on the steering wheel. WARNING Do not disassemble the horn. Doing socould affect pro...

WARNING Pay special attention to your surround-ings when using the clutch interlockswitch. The vehicle will move forward orbackward according to the gear selected. The clutch interlock (clutch start) switch allowsfor starting the engine without depressing theclutch pedal. This feature helps you rest...

CAUTION ● The outlet and plug may be hot duringor immediately after use. ● Only certain power outlets are designedfor use with a cigarette lighter unit. Donot use any other power outlet for anaccessory lighter. See your NISSANdealer for additional information. ● Do not use with accessories that ex-c...

STORAGE TRAYS WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays tohelp prevent injury in an accident or sud-den stop. Top center tray LIC1539 AT model (if so equipped) LIC0818 MT model (if so equipped) WIC1421 STORAGE Instruments and controls 2-35

CONSOLE BOX Pull up on the lever 䊊 1 to open the console box lid 䊊 2 . GLOVE BOX To open the top portion of the glove box, push thelatch 䊊 A up and raise the lid. To open the lower portion of the glove box, pullthe handle 䊊 B down and lower the lid. Use the master key to lock or unlock the glovebox....

CAUTION ● Do not use for anything other thansunglasses. ● Do not leave sunglasses in the sun-glasses holder while parking in directsunlight. The heat may damage thesunglasses. MAP POCKETS SEAT POCKETS (if so equipped) A pocket is located on the back of the driver’sseat. LIC0863 LIC0575 Instruments a...

CUP HOLDERS The front cup holders have adapters that can beremoved to accommodate larger cups. CAUTION ● Avoid abrupt starting and braking whenthe cup holder is being used to preventspilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, itcan scald you or your passenger. ● Use only soft cups in the cup holder.Ha...

CARGO AREA STORAGE To access the floor storage area, push down 䊊 1 to raise the handle, then pull up on the handle 䊊 2 to lift the luggage board. WARNING Do not drive with the luggage board teth-ered to a ceiling hook. In a sudden stop orcollision, the luggage board could comeloose and cause persona...

CARGO NETS WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-vent it from sliding or shifting. Do notplace cargo higher than the seatbacks.In a sudden stop or collision, unsecuredcargo could cause personal injury. ● Be sure to secure all four hooks into theretainers. The cargo restrained in thenet mus...

To install the removable left-hand luggage sidenet 䊊 A , attach the net to the retainers. To remove, detach the net from the retainers. The smaller left-hand luggage side net is notremovable. ROOF RACK Left-hand luggage side nets LIC0867 WIC0868 2-42 Instruments and controls

POWER WINDOWS WARNING ● Make sure that all passengers havetheir hands, etc. inside the vehicle whileit is in motion and before closing thewindows. Use the window lock switchto prevent unexpected use of the powerwindows. ● Do not leave children unattended insidethe vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-...

Front passenger’s power windowswitch The passenger’s window switch operates onlythe corresponding passenger’s window. To openthe window, push the switch and hold it down 䊊 1 . To close the window, pull the switch up 䊊 2 . Rear power window switch The rear power window switches open or closeonly the ...

The interior lights have a three-position switchand operate regardless of ignition switch posi-tion. When the switch is in the ON position 䊊 1 , the interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-tion. The lights will go off after about 30 minutesunless the ignition switch is in the ACC or ONpo...

To turn the map lights on, press the switches. Toturn them off, press the switches again. CAUTION Do not use for extended periods of timewith the engine stopped. This could resultin a discharged battery. The cargo light on the overhead trim has a three-position switch. To operate, push the switch to...

3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System keys . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Locki...

1. Two master keys (black) with transpon-der chip and chrome NISSAN brandsymbol on one side 2. Valet key (black) with transponder chip 3. Key number plate 4. Transponder chip A key number plate is supplied with your keys.Record the key number and keep it in a safe place(such as your wallet) , not in...

When the doors are locked using one of thefollowing methods, the doors can not be openedusing the inside or outside door handles. Thedoors must be unlocked to open the doors. WARNING ● Always have the doors locked whiledriving. Along with the use of seat belts,this provides greater safety in the eve...

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCKKNOB To lock the door without the key, move the insidelock knob to the lock position 䊊 1 , then close the door. To unlock the door without the key, move theinside lock knob to the unlock position 䊊 2 . LOCKING WITH POWER DOORLOCK SWITCH To lock all the doors without a key, pu...

4. When activated, the hazard indicator will flash twice. When deactivated, the hazardindicator will flash once. 5. The ignition switch must be placed in the OFF and ON position again between eachsetting change. When the automatic door unlock system is deac-tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ...

The keyfob will not function when: ● the battery is discharged ● the distance between the vehicle and thekeyfob is over 33 ft (10 m) The panic alarm will not activate when thekey is in the ignition switch. CAUTION Listed below are conditions or occur-rences which will damage the keyfob: ● Do not all...

Using the panic alarm If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,you may activate the panic alarm to call attentionby pressing and holding the button on the keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25seconds. The panic alarm stops when: ● it has run f...

䊊 1 Pull the hood lock release handle locatedbelow the driver’s side instrument panel. Thehood will spring up slightly. 䊊 2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to theside as illustrated with your fingertips andraise the hood. 䊊 3 Insert the support rod into the slot on theunderside of the hood. ...

The power door lock system allows you to lock orunlock all doors including the lift gate simulta-neously. To open the lift gate, pull up on the handle. To close, lower and push the lift gate down se-curely. OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER LID Pull the lid to open. FUEL-FILLER CAP The fuel-filler cap is a ra...

TILT OPERATION WARNING Do not adjust the steering wheel whiledriving. You could lose control of yourvehicle and cause an accident. Pull the lock lever forward and hold it to adjust thesteering wheel up or down to the desired posi-tion. Release the lock lever to lock the steering wheelin place. 䊊 1 T...

VANITY MIRRORS (if so equipped) To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visordown and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanitymirrors are illuminated and turn on when themirror cover is open. REARVIEW MIRROR The night position 䊊 1 reduces glare from the headlights of vehicles behind you at night. U...

NOTE: Do not hang any objects over the sensors 䊊 1 or apply glass cleaner to the sensors. Doing so will reduce the sensitivity of thesensors, resulting in improper operation. The indicator light will illuminate when the auto-matic anti-glare feature is operating. With the ignition switch in the ON p...

Electric control type (if so equipped) The outside mirror remote control will operateonly when the ignition switch is placed in theACC or ON position. Move the small switch 䊊 1 to select the right or left mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired positionusing the large switch 䊊 2 . Heated mirrors (...

Adjust air flow direction for the driver’s side vents 䊊 1 , center vents 䊊 2 , and passenger’s side vents 䊊 3 by moving the vent slide and/or vent assem- blies. WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults whowould normal...

The air conditioner cooling function oper-ates only when the engine is running. Cooling This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air. 1. Push the button to the off position. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Push the but...

WARNING ● The air conditioner cooling function op-erates only when the engine is running. ● Do not leave children or adults whowould normally require the assistanceof others alone in your vehicle. Petsshould also not be left alone. Theycould accidentally injure themselves orothers through inadverten...

● After parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3minutes with the windows open to vent hotair from the passenger compartment. Then,close the windows. This allows the air con-ditioner to cool the interior more quickly. ● The air conditioning system should beoperated for approximately 10 minutesat least on...

The air conditioner system in your NISSAN ve-hicle is charged with a refrigerant designed withthe environment in mind. This refrigerant does not harm the earth’sozone layer. Special charging equipment and lubricant is re-quired when servicing your NISSAN air condi-tioner. Using improper refrigerants...

Static and flutter: During signal interference frombuildings, large hills or due to antenna position(usually in conjunction with increased distancefrom the station transmitter) , static or flutter canbe heard. This can be reduced by adjusting thetreble control to reduce treble response. Multipath re...

Compact Disc with MP3 or WMA (ifso equipped) Terms: ● MP3 — MP3 is short for Moving PicturesExperts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is themost well-known compressed digital audiofile format. This format allows for near “CDquality” sound, but at a fraction of the size ofnormal audio files. MP3 conversion of...

Troubleshooting guide: Symptom Cause and Countermeasure Cannot play Check if the disc was inserted correctly. Check if the disc is scratched or dirty. Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player. If there i...

1. PRESET A·B·C button 2. CD eject button 3. FM·AM button 4. CD insert slot 5. CD button 6. MENU button 7. TUNE button 8. RPT button 9. PWR button/VOL control knob 10. RDM button 11. Station select (1 - 6) buttons12. SEEK button FM/AM RADIO WITH COMPACTDISC (CD) PLAYER (Type A and B) (ifso equipped)...

MENU button (BASS, TREBLE , FADE ,BALANCE and CLOCK) : Press the MENU button to change the mode asfollows: BAS → TRE → FAD → BAL → CLOCK → Audio → BAS To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, pressthe MENU button until the desired mode appearsin the display. Press the SEEK button to adjustBass and ...

FM/AM/SAT RADIO WITHCOMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (ifso equipped) For all operation precautions, see ⬙ Audio opera- tion precautions ⬙ earlier in this section. No satellite radio reception is available when theRADIO button is pressed to access satellite radiostations unless optional satellite receiver a...

Radio data system (RDS) : RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a datainformation service transmitted by some radiostations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur-rently, most RDS stations are in large cities, butmany stations are now considering broadcastingRDS data. RDS can display: ● Station call ...

CD CARE AND CLEANING ● Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend thedisc. Never touch the surface of the disc. ● Always place the discs in the storage casewhen they are not being used. ● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from thecenter to the outer edge using a clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the disc usi...

1. Volume control switch 2. Phone operation switch 3. Power on and MODE select switch 4. Tuning switch STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FORAUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped) The audio system can be operated using thecontrols on the steering wheel. POWER on/off switch If you have the Type A switch, with the ignitio...

ANTENNA The antenna cannot be shortened, but can beremoved. When you need to remove the antenna,turn the antenna rod counterclockwise. To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock-wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specificationusing a suitable tool such as an open-endwrench. The antenna rod tig...

phone module when the ignition switch is placedin the ON position with the previously connectedcellular phone turned on and carried in the ve-hicle. You can connect up to 5 different Bluetooth 姞 cellular phones to the in-vehicle phone module.However, you can talk on only one cellular phoneat a time....

IC Regulatory information – Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer-ence, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference, including interference that maycause undesired operation of the device. – This Class B digital apparatus meets all re- qui...

● In most cases you can interrupt the voicefeedback to speak the next command bypressing the button on the steering wheel. ● To use the system faster, you may speak thesecond level commands with the main menucommand on the main menu. For example,press the button and after the tone say, “Call Redial....

NOTE: You must press the button within 5 seconds to change the language. 5. If you decide not to change the language, do not press either button. After 5 seconds, theVR session will end, and the language willnot be changed. Connecting procedure NOTE: The connecting procedure must be per-formed when ...

four” as the 3rd group. For dialing more than10 digits or any special characters, say“Special Dialing”. See “How to say num-bers” in this section for more information. 5. When you have finished speaking the phone number, the system repeats it back and an-nounces the available commands. 6. Say: “Dial...

“Phonebook” (phones withoutautomatic phonebook downloadfunction) NOTE: The “Transfer Entry” command is not avail-able when the vehicle is moving. Main Menu “Phonebook” “Transfer Entry” 䊊 A “Delete Entry” 䊊 B “List Names” 䊊 C For phones that do not support automatic down-load of the phonebook (PBAP B...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The system should respond correctly to all voicecommands without difficulty. If problems are en-countered, try the following solutions. Where the solutions are listed by number, tryeach solution in turn, starting with number 1, untilthe problem is resolved. Symptom Solution Sys...

5 Starting and driving Precautions when starting and driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Three-way catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . ....

CAUTION ● Do not use leaded gasoline. Depositsfrom leaded gasoline will seriously re-duce the three-way catalyst’s ability tohelp reduce exhaust pollutants. ● Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunc-tions in the ignition, fuel injection, orelectrical systems can cause overrichfuel flow into the three-way...

OFF-ROAD RECOVERY While driving, the right side or left side wheelsmay unintentionally leave the road surface. If thisoccurs, maintain control of the vehicle by follow-ing the procedure below. Please note that thisprocedure is only a general guide. The vehiclemust be driven as appropriate based on t...

DRINKING ALCOHOL/DRUGS ANDDRIVING WARNING Never drive under the influence of alcoholor drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream re-duces coordination, delays reaction timeand impairs judgement. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the likelihoodof being involved in an accident injuringyourself and othe...

There is an OFF position between theLOCK and ACC positions. The OFF positionis indicated by a “1” on the ignition switch.When the ignition is in the OFF position,the steering wheel is not locked (for mod-els with a steering lock mechanism) . In order for the steering wheel to be locked, itmust be tu...

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZERSYSTEM The NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer system will notallow the engine to start without the use of theregistered key. If the engine fails to start using a registered key(for example, when interference is caused byanother registered key, an automated toll roaddevice or automa...

● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-tremely cold weather or when restarting,depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold itand then crank the engine. Release thekey and the accelerator pedal when theengine starts. ● If the engine is very hard to start bec...

To move the shift selector: : Push the button while depressing the brake pedal : Push the button to shift : Shift without depressing brake pedal Shifting After starting the engine, fully depress the brakepedal and move the shift selector out of the P(Park) position. WARNING Apply the parking brake i...

D (Drive) : Use this position for all normal forward driving. 3 (Third gear) : Use this position for driving up and down longslopes where engine braking would be advanta-geous. Do not downshift into the 3 position at speedsover the following and do not exceed the follow-ing speeds in the 3 position....

To push the shift lock release, complete the fol-lowing procedure: 1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK posi- tion and remove the key. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the shift lock release cover as shown. 4. Insert a small screwdriver in the shift lock release slot and push down. 5. Move ...

To back up depress the shift selector and thenmove it to the R (Reverse) position after stoppingthe vehicle completely. If it is difficult to move the shift selector into R(Reverse) or 1 (First) , shift into N (Neutral) , thenrelease the clutch pedal. Fully depress the clutchpedal again and shift in...

WARNING ● Be sure the parking brake is fully re-leased before driving. Failure to do socan cause brake failure and lead to anaccident. ● Do not release the parking brake fromoutside the vehicle. ● Do not use the shift selector in place ofthe parking brake. When parking, besure the parking brake is f...

● The SET indicator light may blink when thecruise control main switch is turned ONwhile pushing the ACCEL/RES, COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (locatedon the steering wheel) . To properly set thecruise control system, use the following pro-cedures. WARNING Do not use the cruise control when drivingunde...

To reset at a faster cruising speed, use one of the following three methods. ● Depress the accelerator pedal. When thevehicle attains the desired speed, push andrelease the COAST/SET switch. ● Push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.When the vehicle attains the speed you de-sire, release the switch. ● Pu...

● When cruising at highway speeds, it is moreeconomical to use the air conditioner andleave the windows closed to reduce drag. ● For vehicles equipped with , use 4H or 4L position only when necessary. Four-wheel drive operation lowers fuel economy. WARNING ● For 4WD equipped vehicles, do not at-temp...

The transfer case 4WD shift switch is used toselect either 2WD or 4WD depending on thedriving conditions. There are three types of drivemodes available, 2WD, 4H and 4LO. The 4WD shift switch electronically controls thetransfer case operation. Rotate the switch tomove between each mode, 2WD, 4H and 4...

When the vehicle is stuck, ● Set the 4WD shift switch to 4H or 4LO. ● Use the Electronic Locking Rear Differential(E-Lock) system (if so equipped) . Turn theswitch ON while the vehicle is stationary andapply the throttle to try to free the vehicle. ● If it is difficult to free the vehicle, rock thev...

4WD shift indicator light The 4WD shift indicator light is located in theodometer display. The light should turn off within 1 second afterturning the ignition switch to the ON position. While the engine is running, the 4WD shift indi-cator light will illuminate the position selected bythe 4WD shift ...

WARNING ● Do not stop or park the vehicle overflammable materials such as dry grass,waste paper or rags. They may igniteand cause a fire. ● Safe parking procedures require thatboth the parking brake be set and thetransmission placed into P (Park) forautomatic transmission models or in anappropriate ...

The power assisted steering uses a hydraulicpump, driven by the engine, to assist steering. If the engine stops or the drive belt breaks, youwill still have control of the vehicle. However,much greater steering effort is needed, especiallyin sharp turns and at low speeds. WARNING If the engine is no...

This procedure is described in the vehicle servicemanual and can be performed by a NISSANdealer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM(ABS) WARNING ● The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is asophisticated device, but it cannot pre-vent accidents resulting from carelessor dangerous driving techniques. It canhelp ma...

pedal. This is normal and does not indicate amalfunction. If the computer senses a malfunc-tion, it switches the ABS off and illuminates theABS warning light on the instrument panel. Thebrake system then operates normally, but withoutanti-lock assistance. If the ABS warning light illuminates during ...

WARNING ● Never rely solely on the hill start assistsystem to prevent the vehicle from mov-ing backward on a hill. Always drivecarefully and attentively. Depress thebrake pedal when the vehicle is stopped on a steep hill. Be especiallycareful when stopped on a hill on frozenor muddy roads. Failure t...

DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-freeze, drain the cooling system, including theengine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in the“Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of thismanual. TIRE EQUIPMENT 1. SUMM...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (if soequipped) WARNING ● Do not use your engine block heaterwith an ungrounded electrical systemor a 2-pronged adapter. You can be se-riously injured by an electrical shock ifyou use an ungrounded connection. ● Disconnect and properly store the en-gine block heater cord before s...

6 In case of emergency First aid kit (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). . . . . . . . . . 6-2Changing a flat tire . . . . . ....

A first aid kit is located on the back door trimpanel. To remove the first aid kit: 䊊 1 Squeeze the latch buttons. 䊊 2 Pull the two straps apart to unfasten. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM (TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) . It monitors tire pres-sure of ...

WARNING ● If the low tire pressure warning lightilluminates while driving, avoid suddensteering maneuvers or abrupt braking,reduce vehicle speed, pull off the roadto a safe location and stop the vehicleas soon as possible. Driving with under-inflated tires may permanently damagethe tires and increas...

Blocking wheels Place suitable blocks 䊊 1 at both the front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire 䊊 2 to prevent the vehicle from moving when it is jacked up. WARNING Be sure to block the wheel as the vehiclemay move and result in personal injury. Getting the spare tire and tools 1...

Installing the spare tire The spare tire is designed for emergencyuse. See specific instructions under theheading “Wheels and tires” in the “Mainte-nance and do-it-yourself” section of thismanual. 1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface be- tween the wheel and hub. 2. Carefully put the spare tire ...

To start your engine with a booster battery, theinstructions and precautions below must be fol-lowed. WARNING ● If done incorrectly, jump starting canlead to a battery explosion, resulting insevere injury or death. It could alsodamage your vehicle. ● Explosive hydrogen gas is always present in the v...

WARNING Always follow the instructions below.Failure to do so could result in damage tothe charging system and cause personalinjury. 1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, position the two vehicles to bring their bat-teries near each other. Do not allow the two vehicles to touch. 2. Apply ...

CAUTION ● Do not push start this vehicle. Thethree-way catalyst may be damaged. ● Automatic transmission models cannotbe push-started or tow-started. At-tempting to do so may cause transmis-sion damage. ● For manual transmission models, nevertry to start the vehicle by towing it.When the engine star...

6. After the engine cools down, check the cool- ant level in the engine coolant reservoir tankwith the engine running. Add coolant to theengine coolant reservoir tank if necessary.Have your vehicle repaired at a NISSANdealer. When towing your vehicle, all State (Provincial inCanada) and local regula...

TOWING RECOMMENDED BYNISSAN Two-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that your vehicle be towedwith the driving (rear) wheels off the ground orplace the vehicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION ● Never tow automatic transmission models with the rear wheels on theground or four wheels on t...

Four-wheel drive models NISSAN recommends that towing dollies beused when towing your vehicle or place the ve-hicle on a flat bed truck as illustrated. CAUTION Never tow 4WD models with any of thewheels on the ground as this may causeserious and expensive damage to thetransfer case and transmission....

CAUTION ● Tow chains or cables must be attachedonly to the main structural members ofthe vehicle or the towing hooks (if soequipped) . Otherwise, the vehicle bodywill be damaged. ● Use the towing hook (if so equipped)only to free a vehicle stuck in sand,snow, mud, etc. Never tow the vehiclefor a lon...

7 Appearance and care Cleaning exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Waxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Removing sp...

In order to maintain the appearance of your ve-hicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash yourvehicle as soon as you can: ● after a rainfall to prevent possible damagefrom acid rain. ● after driving on coastal roads. ● when contaminants such as soot,...

Occasionally remove loose dust from the interiortrim, plastic parts and seats using a vacuumcleaner or soft bristled brush. Wipe the vinyl andleather surfaces with a clean, soft cloth damp-ened in mild soap solution, then wipe clean with adry, soft cloth. Regular care and cleaning is required in ord...

Floor mat positioning aid This vehicle includes a front floor mat bracket toact as a floor mat positioning aid. NISSAN floormats have been specially designed for your ve-hicle model. The driver’s and passenger’s sidefloor mats have a grommet hole incorporated inthem. Position the mat by placing the ...

Your NISSAN has been designed to have mini-mum maintenance requirements with long ser-vice intervals to save you both time and money.However, some day-to-day and regular mainte-nance is essential to maintain your NISSAN’sgood mechanical condition, as well as its emis-sions and engine performance. It...

When driving in areas using road salt or othercorrosive materials, check lubrication frequently. Lights* Clean the headlights on a regular basis. Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are alloperating properly and installed securely. Alsocheck h...

Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (for example, buckles, anchors, adjustersand retractors) operate properly and smoothly,and are installed securely. Check the belt web-bing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage. Steering wheel Check for changes in the steer- ing system, such as exc...

When performing any inspection or maintenancework on your vehicle, always take care to preventserious accidental injury to yourself or damage tothe vehicle. The following are general precau-tions which should be closely observed. WARNING ● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-ply the parking brak...

The engine cooling system is filled at the factorywith Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant to provide year-round anti-freeze and coolant protection. The anti-freezesolution contains rust and corrosion inhibitors.Additional engine cooling system additives arenot necessary. WARNING ● Never rem...

If the cooling system frequently requirescoolant, have it checked by a NISSANdealer. CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.The service procedure can be found in theNISSAN Service Manual. Improper servicing can result in reducedheater performance and engine overheat-in...

CAUTION Oil level should be checked regularly. Op-erating the engine with an insufficientamount of oil can damage the engine, andsuch damage is not covered by warranty. CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine and let it idle until i...

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and a new washer. Securely tighten the drain plug witha wrench. Do not use excessive force. Drain plug tightening torque: 22 - 29 ft-lb (29 - 39 N·m) 7. Refill engine with recommended oil through the oil filler opening, then install the oil fillercap securely. S...

When checking or replacement is required, werecommend your NISSAN dealer for servicing. CAUTION ● Use Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF. IfGenuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is notavailable, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATFmay also be used. ● Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic SATF or Mat...

For further brake and clutch fluid specificationinformation, refer to “Capacities and recom-mended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical andconsumer information” section of this manual. WARNING ● Use only new fluid from a sealed con-tainer. Old, inferior or contaminatedfluid may damage the brake and cl...

WINDSHIELD-WASHER FLUIDRESERVOIR Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodi-cally. Add windshield-washer fluid when the lowwindshield-washer fluid warning light comes on. To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, liftthe cap off the reservoir tank and pour the win-dow washer fluid into ...

1. Power steering fluid pump 2. Automatic belt tensioner 3. Cooling fan 4. Air conditioner compressor 5. Crankshaft pulley 6. Generator WARNING Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF orLOCK position before servicing drive belt.The engine could rotate unexpectedly. 1. Visually inspect the belt for si...

WARNING Be sure the engine and ignition switch areoff and that the parking brake is engagedsecurely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to re-move the spark plugs. An incorrect socketcan damage the spark plugs. If replacement is required, see your NISSANdealer for assistance. The air cleaner ...

NOTE: The filters are marked with air flow arrows.The end of the filter with the arrow shouldface the rear of the vehicle. The arrowsshould face downward. 3. Insert the first filter into the housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second filterinto the housing. 4. Replace the filter cover...

Rear window wiper blade 䊊 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the rear win-dow. 䊊 2 Push the wiper blade in and pivot until theblade becomes free. 䊊 3 Insert a new blade onto the wiper arm andsnap into place. WDI0292 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21

If the brakes do not operate properly, have thebrakes checked by a NISSAN dealer. Self-adjusting brakes Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjustingbrakes. The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjustevery time the brake pedal is applied. WARNING See a NISSAN dealer for a brake systemcheck if the...

If a type A fuse is used to replace a type B fuse,the type A fuse will not be level with the fusepocket as shown in the illustration. This will notaffect the performance of the fuse. Make sure thefuse is installed in the fuse box securely. Type B fuses cannot be installed in the under-hood fuse boxe...

CAUTION Be careful not to allow children to swallowthe battery or removed parts. Type B LDI0456 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-25

FCC Notice:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compli-ance could void the user’s authority to op-erate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) T...

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.* 1 Headlight 65/55 9007 (HB5) Turn signal light/Parking light 29/8 3457AK Side marker 3.8 194 Off road lights* 2 — — Rear combination light Turn signal 27 3156AK Stop/Tail — T20 Back-up 18 921 License plate light 5 168 Fog light (if so equipped)...

1. Map lights 2. Off road lights (if so equipped) 3. Interior light 4. Fog light (if so equipped) 5. Headlight assembly 6. Cargo light 7. High-mount stoplight 8. Rear combination light 9. License plate light Replacement procedures All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. Whenreplacing a bulb, ...

Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Use a cloth 䊊 1 to protect the housing. Map lights LDI0478 Interior light/Cargo light WDI0206 Rear combination light LDI0448 Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-31

If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the“In case of emergency” section of thismanual. TIRE PRESSURE Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) This vehicle is equipped with the TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . Itmonitors tire pressure of all tires exceptthe spare. When the low tire pressure...

䊊 6 Spare tire size or compact spare tiresize (if so equipped) . Checking tire pressure 1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire. 2. Press the pressure gauge squarely onto the valve stem. Do not press toohard or force the valve stem side-ways, or air will escape. If the hissingsound of air escapin...

Size Cold Tire Infla-tion Pressure Front Original Tire:P265/65R17 110TP265/70R16 111TP265/75R16 114T 240 kPa, 35 PSI Rear Original Tire:P265/65R17 110TP265/70R16 111TP265/75R16 114T 240 kPa, 35 PSI Spare Tire:P265/65R17 110TP265/70R16 111TP265/75R16 114T 240 kPa, 35 PSI TIRE LABELING Federal law req...

䊊 1 Tire size (example: P215/65R15 95H) 1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de- signed for passenger vehicles (not alltires have this information) . 2. Three-digit number (215): This num- ber gives the width in millimeters ofthe tire from sidewall edge to side-wall edge. 3. Two-digit number (65): Th...

䊊 7 The word “radial” The word “radial” is shown if the tire hasradial structure. 䊊 8 Manufacturer or brand name Manufacturer or brand name is shown. Other Tire-related Terminology In addition to the many terms that aredefined throughout this section, IntendedOutboard Sidewall is (1) the sidewall th...

studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities ofstudded snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may bepoorer than that of non-studded snow tires. TIRE CHAINS Use of tire chains may be prohibited according tolocation. Check the local laws before installingtire chains. When installing tire chains, make sure...

Wheel nut tightening torque: 98 ft-lb (133 N·m) The wheel nuts must be kept tight-ened to specifications at all times. Itis recommended that wheel nuts betightened to specification at eachtire rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check andadjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the w...

Replacing wheels and tires When replacing a tire, use the same size, treaddesign, speed rating and load carrying capacityas originally equipped. Recommended types andsizes are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the“Technical and consumer information” section ofthis manual. WARNING ● The use of tires oth...

9 Technical and consumer information Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Fuel recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Engine oil and oil filter recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 9-5Air conditioner system refrigerant and oilrecommendation...

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the proceduredescribed in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity. Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants US measure...

FUEL RECOMMENDATION Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no c...

E–85 fuel E-85 fuel is a mixture of approximately 85% fuelethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. E-85 canonly be used in a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) . Donot use E-85 in your vehicle. U.S. governmentregulations require fuel ethanol dispensingpumps to be identified by a small, square, orangeand black la...

Your engine was filled with a high-quality engineoil when it was built. You do not have to changethe oil before the first recommended changeinterval. Oil and filter change intervals dependupon how you use your vehicle. Operation under the following conditions mayrequire more frequent oil and filter ...

ENGINE Model VQ40DE Type Gasoline, 4-cycle, DOHC Cylinder arrangement 6-cylinder, V-block, Slanted at 60° Bore x Stroke in (mm) 3.760 x 3.622 (95.5 x 92) Displacement cu in (cm 3 ) 241.30 (3,954) Firing order 1–2–3–4–5–6 Idle speed See the “Emission Control Information label” on the under-side of th...

WHEELS AND TIRES Wheels 16 x 7.0J 17 x 7.5J Tires P265/70R16 P265/75R16 P265/65R17 Spare tire Full size DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Overall length in (mm) 178.7 (4,539) Overall width in (mm) 72.8 (1,849) Overall height (4wd model) in (mm) 74.9 (1,902) Front Track in (mm) 61.8 (1,570) Rear Track in (mm) 6...

When planning to drive your NISSAN ve-hicle in another country, you should first find out if the fuel available is suitable for your vehi-cle’s engine. Using fuel with an octane rating that is too lowmay cause engine damage. All gasoline vehiclesmust be operated with unleaded gasoline. There-fore, a...

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The number is stamped on the engine as shown. F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.CERTIFICATION LABEL The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification la-bel is affixed as shown. This label contains valu-able vehicle information, such as: Gross VehicleWei...

TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATIONLABEL The cold tire pressure is shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. The label is located asshown. AIR CONDITIONER SPECIFICATIONLABEL The air conditioner specification label is affixed tothe underside of the hood as shown. Use the following step to mount the fr...

WARNING ● It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area inside a vehicle. Ina collision, people riding in theseareas are more likely to be seri-ously injured or killed. ● Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and seatbelts. ● Be sure everyone in you...

VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY Do not exceed the load limit of your ve-hicle shown as “The combined weight ofoccupants and cargo” on the Tire andLoading Information label. Do not exceedthe number of occupants shown as“Seating Capacity” on the Tire and Load-ing Information label. To get “the combined weight o...

5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded onthe vehicle. That weight may notsafely exceed the available cargo andluggage load capacity calculated inStep 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans-ferred to your vehicle. Consult thism...

2. Insert (at any position) 2 channel tie-down hooks 䊊 A into the channel opening 䊊 B of each channel and slide to the desired posi-tion. 3. Hand tighten each hook until it is securely fixed to the channel. 4. To reposition the channel tie-down hook un- screw the hook loop from the hook plate (2revo...

LOADING TIPS ● The GVW must not exceed GVWRor GAWR as specified on theF.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label. ● Do not load the front and rear axle tothe GAWR. Doing so will exceed theGVWR. WARNING ● Properly secure all cargo withropes or straps to help prevent itfrom sliding or shifting. Do notp...

WARNING Overloading or improper loading of atrailer and its cargo can adversely affectvehicle handling, braking and perfor-mance and may lead to accidents. CAUTION ● Do not tow a trailer or haul a heavy loadfor the first 500 miles (800 km) . Yourengine, axle or other parts could bedamaged. ● For the...

Temperature conditions can also affect towing.For example, towing a heavy trailer in high outsidetemperatures on graded roads can affect engineperformance and cause overheating. The engineprotection mode, which helps reduce the chanceof engine damage, could activate and automati-cally decrease engin...

Remember to keep trailer tongue weight be-tween 10 - 15% of the trailer weight or within thetrailer tongue load specification recommendedby the trailer manufacturer. If the tongue loadbecomes excessive, rearrange the cargo to ob-tain the proper tongue load. Do not exceed themaximum tongue weight spe...

WARNING Trailer hitch components have specificweight ratings. Your vehicle may be ca-pable of towing a trailer heavier than theweight rating of the hitch components.Never exceed the weight rating of thehitch components. Doing so can causeserious personal injury or property damage. Hitch ball Choose ...

WARNING Properly adjust the weight distributinghitch so the rear of the bumper is nohigher than the measured reference height when the trailer is attached. If therear bumper is higher than the measuredreference height when loaded, the vehiclemay handle unpredictably which couldcause a loss of vehicl...

Safety chains Always use suitable safety chains between yourvehicle and the trailer. The safety chains shouldbe crossed and should be attached to the hitch,not to the vehicle bumper or axle. Be sure to leaveenough slack in the chains to permit turningcorners. Trailer lights CAUTION When splicing int...

Pre-towing tips ● Be certain your vehicle maintains a levelposition when a loaded and/or unloadedtrailer is hitched. Do not drive the vehicle if ithas an abnormal nose-up or nose-downcondition; check for improper tongue load,overload, worn suspension or other possiblecauses of either condition. ● Al...

● Some states or provinces have specificregulations and speed limits for vehicles thatare towing trailers. Obey the local speedlimits. ● Check your hitch, trailer wiring harness con-nections, and trailer wheel lug nuts after 50miles (80 km) of travel and at every break. ● When launching a boat, don’...

DOT (Department of Transportation) QualityGrades: All passenger car tires must conform tofederal safety requirements in addition to thesegrades. Quality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Te...

Your NISSAN vehicle is covered by the followingemission warranties: For USA 1. Emission Defects Warranty 2. Emissions Performance Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with othervehicle warranties in your Warranty InformationBooklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle.If you did not receiv...

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip-ment is required and access to the vehicle or theEDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu-facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have the special equip-ment, can read the information if they have ac-cess to the veh...

Insist on the use of genuine NISSANcollision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using partsmade to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica-tions – if you want to help it to last and hold itsresale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop toonly use Genui...

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octanerating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-ber (Research octane number 91) . CAUTION ● Using a fuel other than that specifiedcould adversely affect the emissioncontrol system, and may also affect thewarranty coverage. ● Under no cir...

® 2010 X T E R R A OWN E R’S MAN UAL For your s afet y, read carefully and keep in this vehicle. 2010 NIS S AN XTE RRA N50-D Printing : February 2010 (10) Publication No.: O M0E 0N50U1 Printed in U .S.A. N50-D