2003 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

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RECOMMENDED FUEL:
For 2.4L/3.3L engine
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
For 3.3L supercharger
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research oc-
tane number 96) .
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available,
unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating
of at least 87 AKI (Research octane number 91)
can be used, but only under the following precau-
tions:
chave the fuel tank filled only partially with
unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with
unleaded premium as soon as possible.
cavoid full throttle driving and abrupt accel-
eration
However, for maximum vehicle perfo-
mance, the use of unleaded premium gaso-
line is recommended.
CAUTION
cUsing a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
cUnder no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
cAPI Certification Mark
cAPI grade SG/SH Energy Conserving II or
API grade SJ or SL Energy Conserving
cILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III
c5W-30 Viscosity preferred
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TIRE COLD PRESSURE:
See tire placard.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future re-
liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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1. Engine coolant 8-9
2. Battery 8-18
3. Power steering fluid 8-15
4. Automatic transmission fluid 8-14
5. Heater and air conditioner 4-2;
Audio system 4-12, 4-16
6. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-8
7. Fuel filler cap 3-11;
Fuel recommendations 9-3
8. Spare tire 6-2
9. Rear door lock 3-7
10. Seat belts 1-21
11. Door locks 3-2
12. Driver supplemental air bag 1-8
13. Hood release 3-6
14. Meters and gauges 2-3
15. Clutch fluid 8-16
16. Brake fluid 8-16
17. Engine oil 8-10
18. Window washer fluid 8-17
QUICK REFERENCE
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