2004 NISSAN XTERRA steering wheel

Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions, move
the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.cTurn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHHORN
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys .............................................3-2
Doors............................................3-2
Locking with key................................3-2
Locking with inside lock knob....................3-3
Locking with power door lock switch
(if so equipped)................................3-3
Child safety rear door lock.......................3-4
Remote keyless entry system (if so equipped).........3-4
How to use remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Battery replacement............................3-8
Hood............................................3-9
Back door.......................................3-10Tubular step rail (if so equipped)...................3-11
Fuel filler lid......................................3-11
Fuel filler cap..................................3-11
Steering wheel...................................3-13
Tilt operation (if so equipped)...................3-13
Sun visors.......................................3-13
Vanity mirror (if so equipped)....................3-13
Mirrors..........................................3-13
Inside mirror..................................3-13
Outside mirrors...............................3-14
Outside mirror remote control
(if so equipped)...............................3-15
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TILT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Pull the lock lever down and adjust the steering
wheel up or down to the desired position.
Push the lock lever up firmly to lock the steering
wheel in place.
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped)
A vanity mirror is located on the rear side of the
passenger sun visor.
INSIDE MIRROR
The night positions1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
s2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
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STEERING WHEEL SUN VISORS MIRRORS
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4 Heater, air conditioner and audio
systems
Ventilators........................................4-2
Heater and air conditioner (manual)..................4-2
Controls.......................................4-3
Heater operation...............................4-4
Air conditioner operation........................4-5
Air flow charts..................................4-6
Servicing air conditioner............................4-9
Audio system....................................4-10
Radio........................................4-10
FM radio reception............................4-10
AM radio reception............................4-10Audio operation precautions....................4-11
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) player
(if so equipped)...............................4-12
FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD)
changer (if so equipped).......................4-16
CD care and cleaning..........................4-27
Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)...............................4-28
Antenna......................................4-28
Car phone or CB radio............................4-29
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1. SEEK up button
2. Mode button
3. SEEK down button
4. Volume control button
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The steering wheel switch for audio controls is
mounted on the left side of the steering wheel.
Press the MODE button to turn the radio on or, if
the radio is already on, to switch between the
Radio presets (A, B or C) and CD Mode.
A!B!C!CD ModeThe last CD that was loaded starts to play when
in CD Mode. If there is no CD loaded, the CD
changer enters Disc Loading Mode.
If in Radio presets A, B or C:
cPress
or(<1.5 seconds) to
advance to the next preset station or to
return to the previous preset station.
cHold down
or(>1.5 sec-
onds) . The radio will seek up or down to the
next radio station.
If in CD Mode:
cPress
or(<1.5 seconds) to
advance to the next selection on the CD or
return to the previous selection on the CD.
cHold down
or(>1.5 seconds)
to advance to the next CD or return to the
previous CD.
Volume control is located on the side of the audio
control switch. Press the top of the volume con-
trol to increase volume. Press the bottom of the
volume control to decrease volume.
ANTENNA
The antenna cannot be shortened, but can be
removed. When you need to remove the antenna,
turn the antenna rod counterclockwise.
To install the antenna rod, turn the antenna clock-
wise. Tighten the antenna rod to specification
using a suitable tool such as an open-end
wrench. The antenna rod tightening specification
is 2.0 - 2.6 N·m (18 - 23 in-lb) . Do not use pliers
to tighten the antenna as they can leave marks on
the antenna surface. The antenna rod cannot be
hand tightened to the proper specification.
CAUTION
Always properly tighten the antenna rod
during installation or the antenna rod may
break during vehicle operation.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Low tire pressure warning system................5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving precau-
tions..........................................5-4
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-5
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Manual transmission............................5-8
Key positions..................................5-8
Before starting the engine..........................5-9
Starting the engine................................5-9
Driving the vehicle................................5-10
Automatic transmission (if so equipped)..........5-10
Manual transmission...........................5-14
Parking brake....................................5-16
Cruise control (if so equipped).....................5-16
Precautions on cruise control...................5-16
Cruise control operations.......................5-17Break-in schedule................................5-18
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-18
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-19
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-19
Auto-lock free-running hubs............5-20
Parking/parking on hills............................5-22
Power steering...................................5-23
Brake system....................................5-23
Brake precautions.............................5-23
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-24
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-25
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................................5-27
Special winter equipment.......................5-28
Driving on snow or ice.........................5-28
Engine block heater (if so equipped).............5-28
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cWhen a spare tire is mounted or a wheel
is replaced, tire pressure will not be
indicated and the low tire pressure
warning system will not function. Con-
tact your NISSAN dealer as soon as
possible for tire replacement and/or
system resetting.
cDo not inject any tire liquid or aerosol
tire sealant into the tires, as this may
cause a malfunction of the tire pressure
sensors.
CAUTION
Do not place metalized film or any metal
parts (antenna, etc.) on the windows. This
may cause poor reception of the signals
from the tire pressure sensors, and the
low tire pressure warning system will not
function properly.
FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interface, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired op-
eration of the device.
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than passenger
cars to make them capable of performing in a variety
of on-pavement and off-road applications. This
gives them a higher center of gravity than ordinary
cars. An advantage of higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate
problems. However, they are not designed for cor-
nering at the same speeds as conventional two-
wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid
sharp turns at high speeds. As with other vehicles of
this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a
rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Be sure to read the driving safety precautions
later in this section.
AVOIDING COLLISION AND
ROLLOVER
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering ma-
neuvers, because these driving practices could
cause you to lose control of your vehicle.As with
any vehicle, loss of control could result in a
collision with other vehicles or objects, or
cause the vehicle to roll over, particularly if
the loss of control causes the vehicle to
slide sideways.Be attentive at all times, and
avoid driving when tired. Never drive when under
the influence of alcohol or drugs (including pre-
scription or over-the-counter drugs which may
cause drowsiness) . Always wear your seat belt
as outlined in the “Safety – Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags” section of this manual,
and also instruct your passengers to do so.
Seat belts help reduce the risk of injury in colli-
sions and rollovers.In a rollover crash, an
unbelted or improperly belted person is
significantly more likely to be injured or
killed than a person wearing a seat belt.
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cUnsecured cargo can be thrown around
when driving over rough terrain. Prop-
erly secure all cargo so it will not be
thrown forward and cause injury to you
or your passengers.
cTo avoid raising the center of gravity
excessively, do not exceed the rated
capactiy of the roof rack/gear bin (if so
equipped) and evenly distribute the
load. Secure heavy loads in the cargo
area as far forward and as low as pos-
sible. Do not equip the vehicle with tires
larger than specified in this manual.
This could cause your vehicle to roll
over.
cDo not grip the inside or spokes of the
steering wheel when driving off-road.
The steering wheel could move sud-
denly and injure your hands. Instead
drive with your fingers and thumbs on
the outside of the rim.
cBefore operating the vehicle, ensure
that the driver and all passengers have
their seat belts fastened.
cAlways drive with the floor mats in
place as the floor may become hot.cLower your speed when encountering
strong crosswinds. With a higher center
of gravity, your NISSAN is more af-
fected by strong side winds. Slower
speeds ensure better vehicle control.
cDo not drive beyond the performance
capablity of the tires, even with 4WD
engaged.
cAccelerating quickly, sharp steering
maneuvers or sudden braking may
cause loss of control.
cIf at all possible, avoid sharp turning
maneuvers, particularly at high speeds.
Your NISSAN four-wheel drive vehicle
has a higher center of gravity than a
two-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is
not designed for cornering at the same
speeds as conventional two-wheel
drive vehicles. Failure to operate this
vehicle correctly could result in loss of
control and/or a rollover accident.
cAlways use tires of the same type, size,
brand, construction (bias, bias-belted,
or radial) , and tread pattern on all four
wheels. Install tire chains on the rear
wheels when driving on slippery roads
and drive carefully.cBe sure to check the brakes immedi-
ately after driving in mud or water. See
“Brake system” later in this section for
“Wet brakes”.
cAvoid parking your vehicle on steep
hills. If you get out of the vehicle and it
rolls forward, backward or sideways,
you could be injured.
cWhenever you drive off-road through
sand, mud or water as deep as the
wheel hub, more frequent maintenance
may be required. See “Periodic mainte-
nance” in the “NISSAN Service and
Maintenance Guide.”
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