2000 NISSAN XTERRA roof rack

AUTOMATIC POWER WINDOW
SWITCH
To fully open the driver window, completely
press the driver window switch down and
release it; it need not be held. To stop the
window, lift the switch up while the window
is opening.
Opening
Pull the handle down, then push the handle
up to the fully tilted position.The skyroof
cannot be removed.
WARNING
In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open sky-
roof. Always use seat belts and child
restraints.
CAUTION
ODo not open skyroof when gear bas-
ket is in place.
OAlways remove the gear basket be-
fore opening skyroof. The skyroof
may be scratched if it is opened with
the gear basket in place.
For instructions to remove the gear
basket, refer to ``Roof rack with gear
basket'' in the ``Pre-driving checks
and adjustments'' section of this
manual.
ODo not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the skyroof opening while the ve-
hicle is in motion.
ORemove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the skyroof before open-
ing.
ODo not place heavy objects on the
skyroof or surrounding area.
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SKYROOF
(if so equipped)
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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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Always evenly distribute cargo on the roof
rack.The maximum total load is 125 lb
(57 kg) evenly distributed, including gear
basket.Be careful that your vehicle does
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Ratings(GAWR front and rear). The GVWR and
GAWR are located on the Safety Compli-
ance Certification Label (located on the
driver's side door jamb pillar). For more
information regarding GVWR and GAWR,
refer to the ªTechnical and customer infor-mationº section of this manual.
WARNING
Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing
items from the roof rack or gear basket.
If you cannot comfortably lift the items
onto the roof rack or gear basket from
the ground, use a ladder or stool.
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ROOF RACK WITH GEAR
BASKET (if so equipped)
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Getting the roof rack torxdriver
1. Open the back door.
2. Roll back the cargo area carpet.
3. Remove the roof rack torxdriver.
The front and rear crossbars can be ad-
justed forward, backward, or be removed.
Use the torxdriver located in the tool kit to
loosen both crossbar adjusting screws.
Position the crossbar as needed and then
tighten the crossbar adjusting screws. Placeyour cargo between the bars, and secure
with rope. Always check the tightness of the
cross bar adjusting screws.
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The roof rack is equipped with a removable
gear basket.The maximum gear basket
load is 30 lb (13.6 kg) evenly distributed.
The gear basket can be removed by un-
screwing the four hold down bolts.The step rail has a front and rear step for
assisting passengers to get into and out of
the vehicle.
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STEP RAIL
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OMany hills are too steep for any ve-
hicle. If you drive up them, you may
stall. If you drive down them, you
may not be able to control your
speed. If you drive across them, you
may roll over.
ODo not shift gears while driving on
downhill grades as this could cause
loss of control of the vehicle.
OStay alert when driving to the top of
a hill. At the top there could be a
drop-off or other hazard that could
cause an accident.
OIf your engine stalls or you cannot
make it to the top of a steep hill,
never attempt to turn around. Your
vehicle could tip or roll over. Always
back straight down in R (Reverse)
gear. Never back down in N (Neutral)
or with the clutch depressed
(manual transmission vehicles), us-
ing only the brake, as this could
cause loss of control.
OHeavy braking going down a hill
could cause your brakes to overheat and fade, resulting in loss of
control and an accident. Apply
brakes lightly and use a low gear to
control your speed.
OUnsecured cargo can be thrown
around when driving over rough ter-
rain. Properly secure all cargo so it
will not be thrown forward and cause
injury to you or your passengers.
OTo avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capactiy of the roof rack/gear bin (if
so equipped) and evenly distribute
the load. Secure heavy loads in the
cargo area as far forward and as low
as possible. Do not equip the vehicle
with tires larger than specified in this
manual. This could cause your ve-
hicle to roll over.
ODo not grip the inside or spokes of
the steering wheel when driving
offroad. The steering wheel could
move suddenly and injure your
hands. Instead drive with your fin-
gers and thumbs on the outside of
the rim.OBefore operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers
have their seat belts fastened.
OAlways drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may become hot.
OLower your speed when encoutering
strong crosswinds. With a higher
center of gravity, your NISSAN is
more affected by strong side winds.
Slower speeds ensure better vehicle
control.
ODo not drive beyond the perfor-
mance of the tires, even with 4WD
engaged.
OAccelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
OIf at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high
speeds. Your NISSAN four wheel
drive vehicle has a higher center of
gravity than a two wheel drive ve-
hicle. The vehicle is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as
conventional two wheel drive ve-
hicles. Failure to operate this vehicle
Starting and driving
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Unit: in (mm)
XE XE XE SE SE
4x2 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
KA24DE VG33E VG33E VG33E VG33E
Overall length 178 (4,520) 178 (4,520) 178 (4,520) 178 (4,520) 178 (4,520)
Overall width 70.4 (1,788) 70.4 (1,788) 70.4 (1,788) 70.4 (1,788) 70.4 (1,788)
Overall height
w/roof rack 73.3 (1,862) 73.3 (1,862) 74 (1,880) 73.6 (1,870) 73.4 (1,865)
w/o roof rack 69.4 (1,764) 69.4 (1,764) 69.4 (1,764) 69.8 (1773) 69.6 (1,768)
Front tread 60 (1,525) 60 (1,525) 60 (1,525) 60 (1,525) 60 (1,525)
Rear tread 59.3 (1,507) 59.3 (1,507) 59.3 (1,507) 59.3 (1,507) 59.3 (1,507)
Wheelbase 104.3 (2,649) 104.3 (2,649) 104.3 (2,649) 104.3 (2,649) 104.3 (2,649)
Gross vehicle weight rating
lb (kg)
Gross axle weight ratingSee the ``F.M.V.S.S. certification label'' on the
driver side door jamb pillar.
Front lb (kg)
Rear lb (kg)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
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OGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) þ
maximum total weight (load) limit speci-
fied for the vehicle.
OGAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) þ
maximum weight (load) limit specified for
the front or rear axle.
Determining Vehicle Load Capacity
The load capacity of this vehicle is deter-
mined by weight, not by available cargo
space. For example, a roof rack, bike car-
rier, or similar equipment does not increase
load carrying capacity of your vehicle.
To determine vehicle load capacity:
Vehicle weight can be determined by using
a commercial-grade scale, found at places
such as a truck stop, gravel quarry, grain
elevator, or a scrap metal recycling facility.
1) Determine the curb weight of your ve-
hicle.
2) Compare the curb weight amount to the
GVWR specified for your vehicle to de-
termine how much more weight your
vehicle can carry.
3) After loading (cargo and passengers),
reweigh your vehicle to determine if ei-ther GVWR or GAWR for your vehicle is
exceeded. If GVWR is exceeded, re-
move cargo as necessary. If either the
front or rear GAWR is exceeded, shift the
load or remove cargo as necessary.
Loading Tips
OThe GVW must not exceed GVWR or
GAWR as specified on the FMVSS Cer-
tification Label located on the driver's
door jamb pillar.
ODo not load the front and rear axle to the
GAWR. Doing so will exceed the GVWR.
OLoads should be spread out, and cargo
should be properly secured. Large or
heavy objects should be placed toward
the front of the trunk box to help prevent
sliding or shifting.
SECURING THE LOAD
There are tie down hooks located in the
cargo area. The tie down hooks can be used
to secure cargo with ropes or other types of
straps.
Do not apply a total load of more than 33
lbs. (15 kg) to a single hook when secur-
ing cargo.
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