2002 NISSAN XTERRA door lock

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 WITH KEY
Manual
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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Power (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, or back door.
LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB
To lock the door 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.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
To lock the doors without a key, push the
power door lock switch (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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CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR
LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear
doors from being opened accidentally, es-
pecially when small children are in the ve-
hicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on
the edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can only be opened from the out-
side.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors and
activate the panic alarm by using the key-
fob.
Be sure to remove the key from the
vehicle before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of
approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.
The effective distance depends on the con-
ditions around the vehicle.
As many as four keyfobs can be used with
one vehicle. For information concerning the
purchase and use of additional keyfobs,
contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.
CAUTION
Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:
ODo not allow the keyfob to become
wet.
ODo not drop the keyfob.ODo not strike the keyfob sharply
against another object.
ODo not place the keyfob for an ex-
tended period in an area where tem-
peratures exceed 140ÉF (60ÉC).
HOW TO USE REMOTE KEY-
LESS SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood and all the doors.
4. Push the LOCK button on the keyfob. All
doors lock. The hazard lights flash twice
and the horn beeps once to indicate all
doors are locked.
OWhen the LOCK 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 ªSilencing the horn beep fea-
tureº later in this section.
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SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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OIf a door is open and you push the LOCK
button, the doors will lock but the horn
will not beep and the hazard lights will not
flash.Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob.
Only the driver's side door unlocks.2. Push the UNLOCK button on the keyfob
again within five seconds. All doors un-
lock.
3. The interior lights illuminate for 30 sec-
onds when the interior light switch is in
the O or DOOR position.
The interior lights can be turned off without
waiting 30 seconds by inserting the key into
the ignition and turning to the ON or START
position, locking the doors with the keyfob
or pushing the interior light switch to the
OFF position.
Auto Relock
All doors will lock automatically within 5
minutes unless one of the following opera-
tions is performed:
Oany door is opened
Oa key is inserted into the ignition switch
and the key is turned from OFF to ON.
Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threat-
ened, you may activate the panic alarm to
call attention as follows:
1. Push the PANIC button on the remote
controller forlonger than 0.5 seconds.
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To unlock the back door turn the key clock-
wise. To open the back door lift up on the
door handle and lift the door up. To close,
lower and push the door down securely. To
lock the back door, turn the key counter-
clockwise.
WARNING
OAlways be sure the back door has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.O
Do not drive with the back door open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See ªPrecautions when starting and
drivingº in the ªStarting and drivingº
section for exhaust gas.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving ...................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) .......................5-2
Three-way catalyst ............................................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions ........................................................5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ...........................5-3
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ....................5-4
Driving safety precautions .................................5-4
Ignition switch .........................................................5-6
Automatic transmission .....................................5-6
Manual transmission..........................................5-7
Key positions .....................................................5-7
Before starting the engine ......................................5-8
Starting the engine .................................................5-8
Driving the vehicle ..................................................5-9
Automatic transmission (if so equipped) ...........5-9
Manual transmission........................................5-13
Parking brake .......................................................5-14
Cruise control (if so equipped) .............................5-15
Precautions on cruise control ..........................5-15
Cruise control operations ................................5-16Break-in schedule ................................................5-17
Increasing fuel economy ......................................5-17
Using four-wheel drive .........................................5-18........................5-18
Transfer case shifting procedures ...................5-18
Auto-lock free-running hubs ............................5-19
Manual-lock free-running hubs.............................5-22
Parking/parking on hills ........................................5-24
Power steering .....................................................5-25
Brake system........................................................5-25
Braking precautions .........................................5-25
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .........................5-26
Cold weather driving ............................................5-27
Freeing a frozen door lock ..............................5-27
Anti-freeze .......................................................5-27
Battery .............................................................5-27
Draining of coolant water ................................5-27
Tire equipment.................................................5-28
Special winter equipment ................................5-28
Driving on snow or ice.....................................5-28
Engine block heater (if so equipped) ..............5-29
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ON (Normal operating position) (3)
This position turns on the ignition system
and electrical accessories.
START (4)
This position starts the engine. As soon as
the engine has started, release the key. It
automatically returns to the ON position.OMake sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
OCheck fluid levels such as engine oil,
coolant, brake and clutch fluid, and win-
dow washer fluid as frequently as pos-
sible, at least whenever you refuel.
OCheck that all windows and lights are
clean.
OVisually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
OLock all doors.
OPosition seat and adjust head restraints.
OAdjust inside and outside mirrors.
OFasten seat belts and ask all passengers
to do likewise.
OCheck the operation of warning lights
when key is turned to the ON (3) position.
See9Warning/Indicator lights and au-
dible reminders9in the9Instruments and
controls9section.1. Apply the parking brake.
2.Automatic transmission:
Move the selector lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is preferred.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition key is turned
to OFF or if the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to operate
if the selector lever is in one of the
driving positions.
Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever to N (Neutral),
and fully depress the clutch pedal to the
floor while starting the engine.
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the clutch pedal is fully de-
pressed.
3.With your foot off the accelerator
pedal,turn the ignition key to START.
Release the key when the engine starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat
the above procedure.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINESTARTING THE ENGINE
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WARNING
OThe anti-lock brake system is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot
prevent accidents resulting from
careless or dangerous driving tech-
niques. It can help maintain vehicle
control under braking on slippery
surfaces, but remember that the
stopping distance on slippery sur-
faces will be longer than on normal
surfaces even with the anti-lock
brake system. Stopping distances
may also be longer on rough, gravel,
or snow covered roads, or if you are
using tire chains. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you. Ultimately, the respon-
sibility for safety of self and others
rests in the hands of the driver.
Tire type and condition may also affect
braking effectiveness.
OWhen replacing tires, install the
specified tire size on all four wheels.
OWhen installing a spare tire, make
sure it is the proper size and type as
specified on the tire placard. For tireplacard location information refer to
``Tire placard'' in the ``Technical and
consumer information'' section of
this manual.FREEING A FROZEN DOOR
LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply
de-icer or glycerin through the key hole. If
the lock becomes frozen, heat the key be-
fore inserting it in the key hole.
ANTI-FREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the
temperature will drop below 32ÉF (0ÉC),
check anti-freeze (ethylene glycol base) to
assure proper winter protection. For details,
see ``Engine cooling system'' in the ``Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself'' section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during
extremely cold weather conditions, the bat-
tery fluid may freeze and damage the bat-
tery. To maintain maximum efficiency, the
battery should be checked regularly. For
details, see ``Battery'' in the ``Maintenance
and do-it-yourself'' section of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
anti-freeze, drain the cooling system by open-
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