2004 NISSAN XTERRA ignition

The hazard lights will quickly flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn feature does not silence
the horn if the alarm is triggered.
If the system does not operate as described
above, have it checked by a NISSAN dealer.
SWITCH OPERATION
The windshield wiper and washer operates when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Push the lever down to operate the wiper at the
following speed:
s1Intermittent — intermittent operation can be
adjusted by turning the knob toward
sA
(Slower) orsB(Faster) .
s2Low — continuous low speed operation
s3High — continuous high speed operationPull the lever toward you
s4to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to an
accident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Type A
WIC0640
Type B
WIC0639
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
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cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
cDo not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
cPre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.
The rear window wiper and washer operates
when the ignition switch is the ON position.
Type A
To operate the wiper, push the switch to
the
side.
To operate the washer, push and hold the switch
down to the
side. The wiper will cycle
twice.
Type B
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
s1Intermittent — intermittent operation (not ad-
justable)
s2Low — continuous low speed operation
s3Washer
You can also turn the switch counterclock-
wise to the
positions3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several
times.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
Type A
WIC0326
Type B
LIC0634
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
(Canada only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
Type B
WIC0243WIC0244
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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.
WIC0329WIC0249
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCHHORN
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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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REMOVING/INSTALLING
WARNING
Do not remove or install the sun shade
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
Removing the sun shade
1. Turn each lock bolt counterclockwise while
supporting the sun shade.2. Slide the shade backward to remove it.
Installing the sun shade
1. Insert the 2 hooks on the front edge of sun
shade into holders on the sunroof.
2. Align the 2 lock bolts on the rear edge of sun
shade with the lock nuts. Turn each lock bolt
clockwise to securely lock the sun shade in
place.
The interior light has a three-position switch and
operates regardless of ignition switch position.
When the switch is in the on position
s1, the
interior light illuminates, regardless of door posi-
tion. The light will go off after about 30 minutes
unless the ignition key is in the ACC or ON
position.
When the switch is in the normal operation posi-
tion
s2, the interior light will stay on for about 30
seconds when:
cThe doors are unlocked by the keyfob, the
power door lock switch, or a key (when
equipped with power door locks) while all
WIC0348LIC0630
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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doors are closed and the ignition switch is in
the LOCK or OFF position.
cThe driver’s door is opened and then closed
while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.
cThe key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.
The light will turn off while the 30 second timer is
activated when:
cThe driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, the
power door lock switch, or a key (when
equipped with power door locks) .
cThe ignition switch is turned ON.
When the switch is in the OFF position
s3, the
interior light will not illuminate, regardless of door
position.
The light will turn off automatically after 30 min-
utes while doors are open to prevent the battery
from becoming discharged.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.
CAUTION
Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.
WIC0350
MAP LIGHTS (if so equipped)
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Lockout protection
When the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the lock position with the
key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and unlock automatically. This helps to
prevent the keys from being accidently locked
inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.
When the lever is in the lock position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.
Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.
The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends on the conditions around the
vehicle.
As many as 4 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The keyfob will not function when:
cthe battery is discharged
cthe distance between the vehicle and the
keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)
APD1078
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if so equipped)
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