2004 NISSAN XTERRA oil dipstick

KA24DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P.8-17)
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-17)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-18)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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VG33E engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-17)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
12. Battery (P. 8-18)
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VG33ER engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
4. Supercharger
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.
8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
12. Battery (P. 8-18)
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2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
WARNING
cYour brake system may not be working
properly if the warning light is on. Driv-
ing could be dangerous. If you judge it
to be safe, drive carefully to the nearest
service station for repairs. Otherwise,
have your vehicle towed because driv-
ing it could be dangerous.
cPressing the brake pedal with the en-
gine stopped and/or a low brake fluid
level may increase your stopping dis-
tance and braking will require greater
pedal effort as well as pedal travel.
cIf the brake fluid level is below the
MINIMUM or MIN mark on the brake
fluid reservoir, do not drive until the
brake system has been checked at a
NISSAN dealer.
Charge warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate the charging system is not func-
tioning properly. Turn the engine off and check
the generator belt. If the belt is loose, broken,
missing, or if the light remains on, see a NISSAN
dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving if the generator
belt is loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light
This light comes on when any of the doors are not
closed securely while the ignition key is in the ON
position.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light flickers or comes on during normal driving,
pull off the road in a safe area, stop the engine
immediatelyand call a NISSAN dealer or other
authorized repair shop.
The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level.Use the
dipstick to check the oil level. See “Engine oil” in
the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
CAUTION
Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light on could cause se-
rious damage to the engine almost imme-
diately. Such damage is not covered by
warranty. Turn off the engine as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Low fuel warning light
This light comes on when the fuel level in the fuel
tank is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is conve-
nient, preferably before the fuel gauge reaches E
(Empty) .There will be a small reserve of fuel
in the tank when the fuel gauge needle
reaches E (Empty) .
Low tire pressure warning
light (if so equipped)
This light warns of low tire pressure.
NISSAN’s low tire pressure warning system is a
tire pressure monitoring system. It monitors tire
pressure of all tires except the spare. When the
tire pressure monitoring system warning light is
lit, one or more of your tires is significantly under-
inflated. You should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire infor-
mation placard. Driving on a significantly under-
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KA24DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model)
3. Air cleaner
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Battery
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
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VG33E engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model)
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
6. Air cleaner
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Battery
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VG33ER engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model)
4. Supercharger
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Air cleaner
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil dipstick
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine oil filler cap
11. Engine coolant reservoir
12. Battery
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CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT
A NISSAN dealer can change the engine coolant.
The service procedure can be found in the
NISSAN Service Manual.
Improper servicing can result in reduced
heater performance and engine overheat-
ing.
WARNING
cTo avoid the danger of being scalded,
never change the coolant when the en-
gine is hot.
cNever remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Serious burns could be
caused by high pressure fluid escaping
from the radiator.
cAvoid direct skin contact with used
coolant. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
cKeep coolant out of the reach of chil-
dren and pets.
Engine coolant must be disposed of properly.
Check your local regulations.
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
2. Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.3. Turn off the engine.Wait more than 10
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-
insert it all the way.
5. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil
level. It should be between the H (High) and
L (Low) marks. This is the normal operating
oil level range. If the oil level is below the L
(Low) mark, remove the oil filler cap and pour
recommended oil through the opening.Do
not overfill.
KA24DE engine
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VG33E/VG33ER engine
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ENGINE OIL
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