2004 NISSAN XTERRA warning light

0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment locations......................0-7
Warning/indicator lights...........................0-10
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1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20)
2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3)
3. Windshield wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-18)
4. Power outlet (P. 2-24)
5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2)
6. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-8)
7. Glove box (P. 2-30)
8. Audio system (P. 4-10)
9. Hazard warning flasher switch
(P. 2-23)
10. Automatic/manual selector lever
(P. 5-10)
11. Transfer case shift lever (if so
equipped) (P. 5-19)
12. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-16)
13. Cruise control main/set switch
(if so equipped) (P. 5-16)
14. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-8, P. 2-23)
15. Steering wheel switch for audio
controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-28)
16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24)
17. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22)
18. Rear window wiper and washer switch
(if so equipped)(P. 2-19)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-10
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(
model)2-10
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light
(
model)2-10
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light2-11
Door open
warning light2-11
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light2-11
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-11
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-12
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-13
Indicator
lightName Page
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
Cruise set
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental air bags
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment....................1-2
Rear seat adjustment (Type A)...................1-4
Rear seat adjustment (Type B)...................1-6
Head restraint adjustment.......................1-8
Supplemental restraint system......................1-8
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system........................................1-8
Supplemental air bag warning labels.............1-19
Supplemental air bag warning light..............1-19
Seat belts.......................................1-21
Precautions on seat belt usage..................1-21
Child safety...................................1-23
Pregnant women..............................1-24Injured persons................................1-24
Three-point type seat belt with retractor..........1-25
Two-point type seat belt without retractor
(center of rear seat)............................1-28
Seat belt extenders............................1-29
Seat belt maintenance.........................1-30
Child restraints...................................1-30
Precautions on child restraints..................1-30
Installation on rear seat center position...........1-32
Installation on rear seat outboard positions.......1-35
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system..............................1-39
Top tether strap child restraint..................1-41
Installation on front passenger seat..............1-43
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The supplemental air bags operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
cThe supplemental front air bags ordi-
narily will not inflate in the event of a
side impact, rear impact, rollover, or
lower severity frontal collision. Always
wear your seat belts to help reduce the
risk or severity of injury in various kinds
of accidents.cThe seat belts and the supplemental
front air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in
the seat. The front air bags inflate with
great force. If you are unrestrained,
leaning forward, sitting sideways or out
of position in any way, you are at
greater risk of injury or death in a crash.
You may also receive serious or fatal
injuries from the supplemental front air
bag if you are up against it when it
inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel or instrument
panel. Always use the seat belts.
WRS0031
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Supplemental front air bag system
The driver supplemental front air bag is located in
the center of the steering wheel. The passenger
supplemental front air bag is mounted in the
dashboard above the glove box.
These systems are designed to meet optional
certification requirements under U.S. regulations.
They are also permitted in Canada. The optional
certification allows the front air bags to be de-
signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than
previously.However, all of the information,
cautions and warnings in this manual still
apply and must be followed.
The supplemental front air bag system is de-
signed to inflate in higher severity frontal colli-
sions, although it may inflate if the forces in an-
other type of collision are similar to those of a
higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in
certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack
of it) is not always an indication of proper supple-
mental front air bag system operation.
The supplemental air bag system has dual stage
inflators for both the driver and passenger air
bags. The system monitors information from the
crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and
seat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat
belts are fastened. Inflator operation is based on
the severity of a collision and whether the seat
belts are being used. Only one front air bag mayinflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity
and whether the front occupants are belted or
unbelted. This does not indicate improper perfor-
mance of the system. If you have any questions
about the performance of your air bag system,
please contact your NISSAN dealer.
When the supplemental front air bag inflates, a
fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by the
release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken to
not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok-
ing. Those with a history of a breathing condition
should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of
seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on
the face and chest of the front occupants. They
can help save lives and reduce serious injuries.
However, an inflating front air bag may cause
facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags
do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Seat belts should be correctly worn and the
driver and passenger seated upright as far as
practical away from the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel. The supplemental front air bags in-
flate quickly in order to help protect the front
occupants. Because of this, the force of the front
air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury if
the occupant is too close to, or is against, the
front air bag module during inflation.The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision.
The supplemental front air bags operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
cDo not place any objects on the steer-
ing wheel pad or on the instrument
panel. Also, do not place any objects
between any occupant and the steering
wheel or instrument panel. Such ob-
jects may become dangerous projec-
tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-
tal front air bag inflates.
cImmediately after inflation, several
front air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them; you may se-
verely burn yourself.
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designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle
is impacted. They may not inflate in certain side
collisions.
Vehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an
indication of proper supplemental curtain side-
impact air bag operation.
When the supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard,
followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should
be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation
and choking. Those with a history of a breathing
condition should get fresh air promptly.
Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags help
to cushion the impact force to the head of occu-
pants in the front and rear outboard seating po-
sitions. They can help save lives and reduce
serious injuries. However, an inflating curtain
side-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other
injuries. Supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags do not provide restraint to the lower body.
Rear seat passengers should be seated as far
away as practical from the door finishers and side
roof rails. The curtain side-impact air bag inflate
quickly in order to help protect the occupants.
Because of this, the force of the curtain side-
impact air bag inflating can increase the risk of
injury if the occupant is too close to, or is against,these air bag modules during inflation. The cur-
tain side-impact air bag will deflate quickly after
the collision is over.
The supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON or START position.
After turning the ignition key to the ON
position, the supplemental air bag warning
light illuminates. The supplemental air bag
warning light will turn off after about 7
seconds if the system is operational.
WARNING
cRight after inflation, several curtain
side-impact air bag system compo-
nents will be hot. Do not touch them;
you may severely burn yourself.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the curtain side-impact air bag system.
This is to prevent accidental inflation of
the curtain side-impact air bag or dam-
age to the curtain side-impact air bag
system.cDo not make unauthorized changes to
your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-
pension system or side panel. This
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental curtain side-impact air
bag system.
cWork around and on the curtain side-
impact air bag system should be done
by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-
trical equipment should also be done by
a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-
nesses* should not be modified or dis-
connected. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the side air bag system.
* The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy identification.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the supplemental side air
bag and curtain side-impact air bag system and
guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this
Owner’s Manual.
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Pre-tensioner seat belt system (for
front seats)
WARNING
cThe pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be
reused after activation. It must be re-
placed together with the retractor and
buckle as a unit.
cIf the vehicle becomes involved in a
frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is
not activated, be sure to have the pre-
tensioner system checked and, if nec-
essary, replaced by your NISSAN
dealer.
cNo unauthorized changes should be
made to any components or wiring of
the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This
is to prevent accidental activation of
the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage
to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation.
Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat
belt system may result in serious per-
sonal injury.cWork around and on the pre-tensioner
system should be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Installation of electrical equip-
ment should also be done by a NISSAN
dealer. Unauthorized electrical test
equipment and probing devices should
not be used on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system.
cIf you need to dispose of the pre-
tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a
NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner
disposal procedures are set forth in the
appropriate NISSAN Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could
cause personal injury.
The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system
activates in conjunction with the supplemental air
bag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac-
tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions,
helping to restrain front seat occupants.
The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s
retractor. These seat belts are used the same as
conventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates,
smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard.
This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a
fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it maycause irritation and choking. Those with a history
of a breathing condition should get fresh air
promptly.
If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner
system, the supplemental air bag warning
lightwill flash intermittently after the igni-
tion key is turned to the ON or START position. In
this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not
function properly. They must be checked and
repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest
NISSAN dealer.
When selling your vehicle, we request that you
inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt
system and guide the buyer to the appropriate
sections in this Owner’s Manual.
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