2002 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

1. Headlight/turn signal switch
2. Meters and gauges
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
4. Power point
5. Heater and air conditioner
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag
7. Glove box
8. Audio system
9. Hazard warning flasher switch
10. Automatic/manual selector lever
11. Transfer cased shift lever
12. Parking brake release lever
13. Cruise control main/set switch
14. Driver supplemental air bag
15. Steering wheel switch for audio controls
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SPEEDOMETER AND ODOM-
ETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per
hour (KM/H).
Odometer/Twin trip odometer
The odometer records the total distance the
vehicle has been driven.
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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.
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TACHOMETER
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.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE GAUGE
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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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates the APPROXIMATE
fuel level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during brak-
ing, turning, acceleration, or going up or
down hills.
The gauge needle returns to empty (E) after
the ignition key is turned OFF.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge
registers E (Empty).
The
indicates that the fuel filler lid islocated on the passenger side of the ve-
hicle.
CAUTION
OIf the vehicle runs out of fuel, the
malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon
as possible. After a few driving trips,
the
lamp should turn off. If the
lamp remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized NISSAN dealer.
OFor additional information, see the
(Malfunction indicator light (MIL)(
later in this section.This unit has the following functions:
OMeasures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicate heading direction of vehicle
OIndicates outside air temperature
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COMPASS AND OUTSIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (if
so equipped)
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DIS-
PLAY
Push the MODE switch when the ignition
key is in the ACC or ON position. The
outside temperature will be displayed in ÉF.
OPush the MODE switch to change from
ÉF to ÉC.
OWhen the outside temperature is be-
tween 130ÉF (55ÉC) and 158ÉF (70ÉC),
the display shows 130ÉF (55ÉC).
OWhen the outside temperature is
lower than -40ÉF (-40ÉC) or higherthan 158ÉF (70ÉC), the display shows
onlyÐÐÐthough it is operating.
This is not a malfunction.
OThe outside temperature sensor is
located in front of the radiator. The
sensor may be affected by road or
engine heat, wind direction and other
driving conditions. The display may
differ from the actual outside tem-
perature or the temperature dis-
played on various signs or bill-
boards.
OTemperature display will not update
unless the vehicle is moving faster
than 12 mph (20 km/h), or the ignition
switch has been OFF for 4 hours.COMPASS DISPLAY
Push the MODE switch when the ignition
key is in the ACC or ON position. The
direction will be displayed.
Zone variation change procedure
The difference between magnetic north and
geographical north is known as variance. In
some areas, this difference can sometimes
be great enough to cause false compass
readings. Follow these instructions to setthe variance for your particular location if
this happens:
1. Establish your location on the zone map.
Refer to the illustration. Record your
zone number.
2. Push the MODE switch in for five sec-
onds until the current zone entry number
is displayed.
3. Press the MODE switch repeatedly until
the new zone entry number is displayed.
Once the desired zone number is displayed,
stop pressing the MODE switch and the
display will show compass direction within a
few seconds.
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OIf a magnet is located near the com-
pass or the vehicle is driven where
the terrestrial magnetism is dis-
turbed, the compass display may not
indicate the correct direction.
OIn places where the terrestrial magne-
tism is disturbed, the correction of
the direction starts automatically.
Correction functions of the compass
display
The compass display is equipped with au-
tomatic correction function. If the direction is
not shown correctly, carry out the manual
correction procedure set out below.
Manual correction procedure
1. Push the MODE switch for about 10
seconds. The ``CAL'' will illuminate.
2. Drive the vehicle slowly in an open and
safe area. The initial correction is com-
plete while turning in one or two turns.
In places where the earth's magnetism is
disturbed, the initial correction procedure
may start automatically.
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