2000 NISSAN XTERRA key

The theft warning system provides visual
and audio alarm signals if parts of the
vehicle are disturbed.
How to activate the theft warning
system
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all the doors.
4. Push the
button on the multi-remote
controller. All doors lock. The hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps
once to indicate all doors are locked.OWhen the
button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard lights flash
twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked. The horn may or may not beep
once. Refer to ``silencing the horn beep
feature'' later in this section.
OIf a door is open and you push the
button the doors lock but the horn
does not chirp and the hazard lights do
not flash.
The system can be activated even if the
windows are open.
5.
Confirm that the SECURITY indicator
light comes on. The SECURITY light
glows for about 30 seconds and then
begins to flash once every three seconds.
The system is now activated. If, during
this 30 second time period, a door is
unlocked by the key or the multi-remote
controller, or the ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON, the system will not activate.
OIf the key is turned slowly when lock-
ing the door, the system may not acti-
vate. Furthermore, if the key is turned
excessively to the unlock position, the
system may be deactivated when thekey is removed. If the indicator light
fails to glow for 30 seconds, unlock
the door once and lock it again.
OEven when the driver and/or passen-
gers are in the vehicle, the system will
activate with all doors and hood
closed and locked and with the igni-
tion key in the OFF position. Turn the
ignition key to ACC or ON to turn the
system off.
The theft warning system is NOT activated if
one of the following occurs:
OA door is unlocked or the ignition key is
turned to the ACC or ON position during
the 30 seconds in which the SECURITY
light stays on.
OThe SECURITY light blinks at a steady
1/2 second on - 1/2 second off rate (a
door, or the hood is open and the key is
not in the ACC or ON position). When the
ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON
position, the SECURITY light turns off.
Theft warning system operation
The theft warning system emits the follow-
ing alarm:
OThe headlights blink and the horn sounds
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intermittently. In addition, the starter mo-
tor does not operate.
OThe alarm automatically turns off after 2
to 3 minutes. However, the alarm reacti-
vates if the vehicle is tampered with
again. The alarm can be shut off by
unlocking a door with the key or by
pressing the
buttonon the multi-
remote controller.
The alarm is activated by:
Oopening a door without using the key
(even if the door is unlocked by releasing
the inside lock knob).
Oopening the hood.
How to stop the alarm
The alarm stops only by unlocking a door with
the key or by pressing thebuttonon the
multi-remote controller.The alarm does not
stop if the ignition switch is turned to ACC or
ON position.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be
deactivated using the multi-remote controller.
To deactivate:Press and hold theandbuttonsfor at least two
seconds.
The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the
andbuttonsfor at least two seconds
once more.The hazard lights will quickly flash three
times to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not
silence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as de-
scribed above, have it checked by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.
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The dome light has a three-position switch
and operates regardless of ignition key
position.
OWhen the switch is in the OFF position,
the dome light does not illuminate, re-
gardless of door position.
OWhen the switch is in the centerjor
DOOR position, the dome light illumi-
nates by opening a door.
OWhen the switch is in the ON position,
the dome light illuminates regardless of
door position.For information regarding dome light bulb
replacement, refer to ªBulb replacementº in
the ``Do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
CAUTION
Leaving the dome light switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time
will result in a discharged battery.
To turn on the map lights push the switches.
To turn them off, push the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could
result in a discharged battery.
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The interior lights illuminate when a front,
rear or the back door is opened. Once the
doors are closed, these lights turn off in 30
seconds or turn off immediately when the
key is turned to the ON position.
Battery saver
If the vehicle doors are not fully closed and
the interior lights remain illuminated, they
eventually turn off automatically to prevent
the battery from becoming discharged. Inte-
rior lights that illuminate when doors are
opened turn off after approximately 30 min-
utes.
The side windows can be opened or closed
by turning the hand crank on each door.
To open a window on the driver side, turn
the crank clockwise. To close a window, turn
the crank counterclockwise.
To open a window on the passenger side,
turn the crank counterclockwise. To close a
window, turn the crank clockwise.
WARNING
OMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
before closing the windows. Use the
window lock switch to prevent unex-
pected use of the power windows.
O
Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
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SYSTEMMANUAL WINDOWS POWER WINDOWS
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The power windows operate when the igni-
tion key is in the ON position.
To open the driver window, press the driver
switch and hold it down. To close the win-
dow, lift the switch up. The driver side
control panel is equipped with switches to
open or close all the windows.
Locking passenger's windows
When the lock button is depressed, only the
driver side window can be opened or
closed. Push it in again to cancel the win-
dow lock function.
Passenger power window switch
The passenger switch opens or closes the
passenger window. To open the window,
press the switch and hold it down. To close
the window, lift the switch up.
Rear power windows
The rear power window switches open or
close only the corresponding window. To
open the window, push the switch and hold
it down. To close the window, push the
switch up.
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Key .........................................................................3-2
Door locks ..............................................................3-2
Power door locks (if so equipped) .........................3-3
Child safety rear door lock .....................................3-4
Multi-remote control system (if so equipped).........3-4
Battery replacement ...............................................3-7
Illuminated entry system ........................................3-8
Hood release ..........................................................3-9
Glove box ...............................................................3-9Back door lock......................................................3-10
Roof rack with gear basket (if so equipped) ........ 3-11
Step rail ................................................................3-13
Fuel filler cap ........................................................3-14
Tilting steering wheel (if so equipped) .................3-15
Outside mirror remote control (if so equipped) ....3-15
Outside mirrors .....................................................3-16
Inside mirror .........................................................3-17
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) ...............................3-17
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A key number is supplied with your key.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe
place (such as your wallet), NOT IN THE
VEHICLE. If you lose your keys, see an
authorized NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not
record key numbers so it is very important to
keep track of your key number plate.
A key number is only necessary when you
have lost all keys and do not have one to
duplicate from. If you still have a key, this
key can be duplicated by an authorized
NISSAN dealer or locksmith.
WARNING
OAlways have the doors locked while
driving. Along with the use of seat
belts, this provides greater safety in
the event of an accident by helping
to prevent persons from being
thrown from the vehicle. This also
helps keep children and others from
unintentionally opening the doors,
and will help keep out intruders.
OBefore opening any door, always
look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
ODo not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
Locking doors with key
To lock the door, turn the key towards the
front of the vehicle. To unlock, turn it to-
wards the rear.
On power door lock equipped models, lock-
ing the driver's door simultaneously locks all
doors.
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Locking doors without key
To lock the doors without the key, push the
inside lock knob to the lock position, then
close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
(if so equipped)
The power door lock system allows you to
lock or unlock all doors simultaneously.
Turning the key to the front of the vehicle
locks all doors.
Turning the key one time to the rear of the
vehicle unlocks that door. From that posi-
tion, returning the key to neutral (where the
key can only be removed and inserted) and
turning it to the rear again within 5 seconds
unlocks all doors. The selective unlock func-
tion and locking all doors can be operated
from the driver, passenger, or back door.To lock the doors without a key, push the
door lock button (driver or passenger side)
or the door lock knob (driver or passenger
side), then close the door. When locking the
doors this way, be certain not to leave the
key inside the vehicle.
If the key is in the ignition, all doors will
unlock automatically.
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