2002 NISSAN XTERRA dimensions

9 Technical and consumer information
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ........9-2
Fuel recommendation
(except supercharger) .......................................9-4
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation ...........9-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number ..............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ...............................9-8
Specifications .........................................................9-9
Engine ...............................................................9-9
Wheels and tires..............................................9-10
Dimensions and weights ................................. 9-11
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country ....................................................9-12
Vehicle identification .............................................9-12
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate ........9-12
Vehicle identification number
(chassis number) .............................................9-12
Engine serial number ......................................9-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............................9-13
Emission control information label ..................9-14
Tire placard......................................................9-14
Air conditioner specification label ....................9-14Installing front license plate..................................9-15
Vehicle loading information ..................................9-15
Terms ...............................................................9-15
Determining vehicle payload capacity .............9-16
Securing the load ............................................9-16
Loading tips .....................................................9-17
Payload weight capacity ..................................9-18
Measurement of weights .................................9-19
Towing a trailer .....................................................9-19
Maximum load limits ........................................9-19
Towing load/specification chart .......................9-21
Towing safety ...................................................9-22
Trailer tow harness and module
(if so equipped)................................................9-23
Uniform tire quality grading ..................................9-25
Emission control system warranty .......................9-26
Reporting safety defects (US only) ......................9-27
Readiness for inspection/maintenance (I/M)
test (US only) .......................................................9-27
Owner manual/service manual order
information ............................................................9-29
In the event of a collision ................................9-30
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Unit: in (mm)
XE XE XE SE SE
4x2 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4
KA24DE VG33E/VG33ER VG33E/VG33ER VG33E/VG33ER VG33E/VG33ER
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 (1,505) 59.3 (1,505) 59.3 (1,505) 59.3 (1,505) 59.3 (1,505)
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)
Technical and consumer information9-11
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Cover
Tonneau cover ...................................... 2-29
Cruise control............................................. 5-15
Cup holders ............................................... 2-26
D
Daytime running light system
(Canada only) ............................................ 2-21
Defogger switch
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Dimensions and weights ............................ 9-11
Door locks .................................................... 3-2
Drive belts .................................................. 8-20
Driving
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-19
Cold weather driving............................. 5-27
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Precautions when starting and driving ... 5-2
E
Economy - fuel........................................... 5-17
Emission control information label............. 9-14
Emission control system warranty ............. 9-26
Engine
Before starting the engine ...................... 5-8
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Changing engine coolant ...................... 8-11Changing engine oil.............................. 8-13
Changing engine oil filter...................... 8-14
Checking engine coolant level ............. 8-10
Checking engine oil level ...................... 8-11
Engine compartment check locations .... 8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Engine cooling system ......................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter
recommendation ..................................... 9-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......... 2-12
Engine oil viscosity ................................. 9-7
Engine serial number ........................... 9-13
Engine specifications .............................. 9-9
Starting the engine ................................. 5-8
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................. 5-2
F
First aid kit ................................................... 6-2
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher
switch) ........................................................ 2-22
Floor mat positioning aid ............................. 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Brake fluid ..................................... 8-17, 9-3
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Clutch fluid ............................................ 8-17
Engine coolant ...................................... 8-10
Engine oil .............................................. 8-11
Power steering fluid .............................. 8-17Window washer fluid ............................ 8-18
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...................... 9-13
Front seats
Separate ................................................. 1-2
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................ 9-2
Fuel economy ....................................... 5-17
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 3-13
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Fuel octane rating................................... 9-5
Fuel recommendation ............................. 9-4
Fuses ......................................................... 8-30
G
Gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 2-5
Fuel gauge.............................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................ 2-3
Speedometer .......................................... 2-3
Tachometer ............................................. 2-5
Gear Basket (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-10
General maintenance .................................. 8-3
H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-20
Headlights .................................................. 8-32
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Steering wheel audio control switch .......... 4-30
Step rail...................................................... 3-12
Sun shade.................................................. 2-33
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-32
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).................... 1-7
Switch
Automatic power window switch .......... 2-31
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-20
Ignition switch ......................................... 5-6
Rear window defogger switch .............. 2-20
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
T
Tachometer .................................................. 2-5
Theft warning ............................................. 2-15
Three-way catalyst....................................... 5-3
Tie down hooks.......................................... 2-28
Tilting steering wheel ................................. 3-14
Tire
Tire chains ............................................ 8-38
Tire placard ........................................... 9-14
Tire pressure......................................... 8-37
Tire rotation........................................... 8-39
Tires of 4-wheel drive ........................... 8-41
Types of tires ........................................ 8-38Uniform tire quality grading .................. 9-25
Wheels and tires................................... 8-37
Wheel/tire size ...................................... 9-10
Towing
2-wheel drive models ........................... 6-12
4-wheel drive models ........................... 6-13
Tow truck towing ................................... 6-11
Towing load/specification chart ............. 9-21
Trailer towing ........................................ 9-19
Transfer case ............................................. 5-18
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)....... 8-15
Driving with automatic transmission ....... 5-9
Driving with manual transmission ......... 5-13
Selector lever lock release ................... 5-12
Travel (See registering your vehicle in
another country)......................................... 9-12
Turn signal switch (See headlight and
turn signal switch) ...................................... 2-20
U
Uniform tire quality grading ....................... 9-25
V
Vehicle dimensions and weights................ 9-11
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(chassis number) ....................................... 9-12Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate .. 9-12
Vehicle loading information........................ 9-15
Vehicle recovery ........................................ 6-14
Ventilators .................................................... 4-2
W
Warning
Air bag warning light............................. 1-14
Hazard warning flasher switch ............. 2-22
Theft warning ........................................ 2-15
Warning labels (for SRS)...................... 1-14
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .............................................. 2-10
Weights (See dimensions and weights) .... 9-11
Wheels and tires ........................................ 8-37
Wheel/tire size ........................................... 9-10
When traveling or registering your vehicle
in another country ...................................... 9-12
Window washer fluid.................................. 8-18
Windows
Manual windows ................................... 2-31
Power windows..................................... 2-30
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........ 2-18
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches ................................................ 2-19
Windshield wiper and washer switch ... 2-18
Wiper blades......................................... 8-25
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