2004 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

3. Remove the access hole cover.
4. Install the rubber mat.
5. Route the phone cord through the access
hole and plug into the power outlet.
Lower half
Pull up on the lever to open the lower half of the
console box. A power outlet is located inside the
console box and there is storage for compact
discs.
LUGGAGE HOOKS
The tie down hooks can be used to secure cargo
with ropes or other types of straps.
WARNING
cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cUse suitable ropes and hooks to secure
cargo.
cNever allow anyone to ride in the lug-
gage area. It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
cDo not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
cBe sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
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1. Plastic hook
2. Metal hook
Do not apply a total load of more than 33
lbs (15 kg) to a single plastic hook when
securing cargo.
Do not apply a total load of more than 110
lbs (50 kg) to a single metal hook when
securing cargo.
TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)
The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
WARNING
cNever put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any object
on it could cause an injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
cDo not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.
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cProperly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. Do not place cargo higher than
the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or col-
lision, unsecured cargo could cause
personal injury.
cThe child restraint top tether strap may
be damaged by contact with the ton-
neau cover or items in the cargo area.
Remove the tonneau cover from the ve-
hicle or secure it and any cargo. Your
child could be seriously injured or killed
in a collision if the top tether strap is
damaged.
1. Adjustable crossbar
2. Tubular roof rack
3. Removable gear basketTUBULAR ROOF RACK WITH GEAR
BASKET
Always evenly distribute the cargo on the tubular
roof rack.The maximum total load is 125 lb
(57 kg) evenly distributed, including gear
basket.Be careful that your vehicle does not
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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 Compliance Certifica-
tion Label (located on the driver’s side door jamb
pillar) . For more information regarding GVWR
and GAWR, refer to the “Technical and con-
sumer information” 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, un-
secured cargo could cause personal
injury.
CAUTION
Use care when placing or removing items
from the tubular roof rack or gear basket.
If you cannot comfortably lift the items
onto the tubular roof rack or gear basket
from the ground, use a ladder or stool.
1. Tubular roof rack Torxdriver
2. Wheel nut wrench
3. Jack rod
Getting the tubular roof rack Torxdriver
1. Open the back door.
2. Roll back the cargo area carpet.
3. Remove the roof rack Torxdriver.
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Tubular roof rack crossbar adjustment
The front and rear crossbars can be adjusted
forward, backward, or be removed. Use the
Torxdriver located in the tool kit to loosen both
crossbar adjusting screws.To adjust:
a. Loosen the adjusting screws with the
Torxdriver by turning counterclockwise.b. When the clamp is loosened, move the cross-
bars so the cargo can be positioned on the
crossbars.
c. Tighten the crossbar adjusting screws with
the Torxdriver by turning clockwise.
d. Secure the cargo with rope.
e. Always check the tightness of the crossbar
adjusting screws.
To remove:
a. Loosen the adjusting screws with the
Torxdriver by turning counterclockwise.
b. Rotate the clamps.
c. Remove the crossbars.
d. Reverse to install.
e. Always check the tightness of the crossbar
adjusting screws.
If you hear wind noise coming from the roof rack
while driving, adjust the roof rack crossbars to the
most rearward position.
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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.To remove the gear basket:
a. Unscrew the 4 hold down bolts by turning
them counterclockwise.
b. Lift up the rear of the basket.
c. Lift out the gear basket by moving it toward
the rear of the vehicle.
POWER WINDOWS (if so equipped)
WARNING
cMake sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while
it is in motion and before closing the
windows. Use the window lock switch
to prevent unexpected use of the power
windows.
cDo not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls and become
trapped in a window. Unattended chil-
dren could become involved in serious
accidents.
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1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Window lock button
3. Front passenger side
4. Right rear passenger side
5. Left rear passenger side
6. Driver side automatic switch
Driver’s side power window switch
The driver’s side control panel is equipped with
switches to open or close all of the windows.
The power windows operate when the ignition
switch is in the ON position, or for about 45
seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. If the driver’s or passenger’s dooris opened during this period of about 45 sec-
onds, power to the windows is canceled. To open
a window, push the switch and hold it down. To
close a window, pull the switch up. To stop the
opening or closing function at any time, simply
release the switch.
Front passenger power window switch
The passenger window switch operates only the
corresponding passenger window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, pull the switch up
s2.
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Rear power window switch
The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding window. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down
s1.To
close the window, push the switch up
s2.
Locking passengers’ windows
When the window lock button is depressed, only
the driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it again to cancel the window lock function.
Automatic operation
To fully open the driver window, press the driver
window switch down to the second detent and
release it; it need not be held. The window auto-
matically opens all the way. To stop the window,
lift the switch up while the window is opening.
MANUAL WINDOWS
The side windows can be opened or closed by
turning the hand crank on each door.
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