2000 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode). It reverts back to
emergency locking mode when the belt is
fully retracted.4. Allow the seat belt to retract slightly. Pull
up on the seat belt to remove any slack in
the belt.5. Before placing the child in the child re-
straint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure it is securely held in place.
6.
Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more seat
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more seat belt webbing out of the
retractor, the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode.
7. Check to make sure the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use. If the
seat belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
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1-34Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
ZX

After the child restraint is removed and the
seat belt is fully retracted, the automatic
locking mode (child restraint mode) is can-
celed.
Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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MEMO
1-36Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems
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2 Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges ................................................2-2
Speedometer and odometer ..................................2-3
Tachometer .............................................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................2-6
Warning/indicator lights and chimes ......................2-7
Theft warning (if so equipped) .............................2-12
Headlight and turn signal switch ..........................2-14
Daytime running light system (Canada only) .......2-14
Front fog light switch (if so equipped)..................2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...................2-16
Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if so equipped) ....................................................2-17
Instrument brightness control ...............................2-17
Rear window defogger switch ..............................2-18
Hazard warning flasher switch .............................2-18Cigarette lighter (accessory) and ash tray ...........2-19
Power point (if so equipped) ................................2-19
Storage compartment ...........................................2-20
Tie down hooks ....................................................2-21
Tonneau cover ......................................................2-22
Cup holder ............................................................2-22
Map pockets .........................................................2-23
Dome light ............................................................2-24
Map lights (if so equipped)...................................2-24
Illuminated entry system ......................................2-25
Manual windows ...................................................2-25
Power windows (if so equipped) ..........................2-25
Automatic power window switch ..........................2-27
Skyroof (if so equipped) .......................................2-27
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AIC1148
METERS AND GAUGES
2-2Instruments and controls
ZX

Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (KM/H).
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
AIC1099
SPEEDOMETER AND
ODOMETER
Instruments and controls2-3
ZX

Trip odometer
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip reset the
trip odometer.Push the reset knob to change the display
as follows:ODO (odometer)®TRIP A®TRIP B®ODO.
Push and hold the reset knob for more than
1 second to reset either trip odometer.
AIC1120
2-4Instruments and controls
ZX

The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (r/min).
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear. Operat-
ing the engine in the red zone may
cause serious engine damage.The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature varies with
the outside air temperature and driving con-
ditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates engine coolant
temperature over the normal range,
stop the vehicle as soon as safely pos-
sible. If the engine is overheated, con-
tinued operation of the vehicle may
seriously damage the engine. See the
``In case of emergency'' section for im-
mediate action required.
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TACHOMETER ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Instruments and controls2-5
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