2006 NISSAN X-TRAIL brake

1. Inside mirror (P.3-11)
2. Room light (P.2-39)/Map light (P.2-41)
3. Power windows (P.2-36)
4. Front seat (P.1-2)
5. Room light (P.2-39)
6. Luggage room light (P.2-41)
7. Fuel-filler door opener lever (P.3-9)
8. Parking brake (P.5-15)
9. Console box (P.2-31)
10. Rear cup holders (P.2-29)
11. Rear seat (P.1-6)
12. LATCH system (P.1-26)
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14)
2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(*1) (P.8-13)
4. Brake and clutch (*2) fluid reservoir
(P.8-14)
5. Air cleaner (P.8-18)
6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15)
7. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P.8-9)
10. Fuse/Fusible link holder (P.8-22)
11. Battery (P.8-16)
*1: For Automatic Transmission (AT) model
*2: For Manual Transmission (MT) model
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
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Anti-lock brake warning light
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator light (Blue)
Brake warning light
Supplemental air bag warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
Charge warning light
Cruise main switch indicator light
Overdrive off indicator light (AT models)
Door open warning light
Cruise set indicator light
Slip indicator light (if so equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning light
4WD mode indicator light (AUTO) (4WD
models)
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
4WD warning light (4WD models)
4WD mode indicator light (LOCK) (4WD
models)
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Low washer fluid warning light
Front fog light indicator light (if so
equipped)
CHECKING BULBSWith all doors closed, apply the parking brake,
fasten the seat belts and turn the ignition switch
to ON without starting the engine. The following
lights will come on:
,
,
,
,
The following lights come on briefly and then go
off:
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,
,
,
,
,
If any light fails to come on, it may indicate a
burned-out bulb or an open circuit in the elec-trical system. Have the system repaired
promptly.
WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-lock brake warning light
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the light will illuminate and then turn off. This
indicates the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is
operational.
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the anti-lock brake system isnot functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
If an abnormality occurs in the system, the
anti-lock function will cease but the ordinary
brakes will continue to operate normally. See
“Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section for further details.
If the light comes on while you are driving,
contact a NISSAN dealer for repair.
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
AND AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Brake warning light
This light functions for both the parking brake
and the foot brake systems.
Parking brake indicator:
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the
light comes on when the parking brake is ap-
plied.
Low brake fluid warning light:
The light warns of a low brake fluid level. If the
light comes on while the engine is running with
the parking brake not applied, stop the vehicle
and perform the following:
1. Check the brake fluid level. Add brake fluid as
necessary. See “Brake and clutch fluid” in the
“8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.
WARNING

Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the warning light is on.
Driving could be dangerous. If you
judge it to be safe, drive carefully to
the nearest service station for re-
pairs. Otherwise, have your vehicle
towed because driving it could bedangerous.

Pressing the brake pedal with the
engine stopped and/or low brake
fluid level may increase your stop-
ping distance and braking will re-
quire greater pedal effort as well as
greater pedal travel.

If the brake fluid level is below the
MINmark on the brake fluid reser-
voir, do not drive until the brake sys-
tem has been checked at a NISSAN
dealer.
2. If the brake fluid level is correct, have the
warning system checked by a NISSAN
dealer. Avoid high speed driving and abrupt
braking.
Anti-lock brake system warning light:
When the parking brake is released and the
brake fluid level is sufficient, if both the brake
warning light and the anti-lock brake warning
light illuminate, it may indicate the anti-lock brake
system is not functioning properly. Have the
brake system checked by a NISSAN dealer. See
“Anti-lock brake warning light” earlier in this
section.
Charge warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running,
it may indicate that the charging system is not
functioning properly. Turn the engine off and
check the alternator 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 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 ON.
Engine oil pressure warning
light
This light warns of low engine oil pressure. If the
light blinks 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
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Slip indicator light (if so
equipped)
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting the driver to the fact that the road
surface is slippery and the vehicle is nearing its
traction limits.
You may feel or hear the system working, but this
is normal.
The light will blink on for a few seconds after the
VDC system stops limiting wheel spin.
The slip indicator light also comes on when you
turn the ignition key to ON. The light will turn off
after about 1 second if the system is operational.
If the light does not come on or go off, have the
traction control system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
Turn signal/hazard indicator
lights
The light flashes when the turn signal switch
lever or hazard switch is turned on.
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
off indicator light (if so
equipped)
After turning the ignition key to the ON position,
the light will illuminate and then turn off. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control (VDC)
system is operational.
The light comes on when the vehicle dynamic
control (VDC) off switch is pushed to OFF. This
indicates the vehicle dynamic control system
and traction control system are not operating.
When the vehicle dynamic control off indicator
light and slip indicator light come on with the
vehicle dynamic control system turned on, this
light alerts the driver to the fact that the vehicle
dynamic control system’s fail-safe mode is op-
erating, that is the system may not be functioning
properly. Have the system checked by a
NISSAN dealer. If an abnormality occurs in the
system, the vehicle dynamic control system
function will be canceled but the vehicle is still
driveable. For additional information, see “Ve-
hicle dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this manual.
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Key reminder chimeThe chime will sound if the driver’s side door is
opened while the key is left in the ignition switch
(ignition switch is turned to OFF or ACC).
Remove the key and take it with you when
leaving the vehicle.Light reminder chimeThe chime will sound when the driver’s door is
opened with the headlight switch on unless the
ignition key is in the ON position.
Make sure to turn the light switch off when you
leave the vehicle.Brake pad wear warningThe disc brake pads have audible wear warn-
ings. When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion whether or not the brake
pedal is depressed. Have the brakes checked as
soon as possible if the warning sound is heard.
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Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
po-
sition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEMThe daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started and once the
parking brake is released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position.
The daytime running lights will be turned off
when the headlight switch is turned to the
position.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position.
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.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Keep turning the control to adjust the brightness
of instrument panel lights.
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CAUTION
Do not put any baggage on the
stretched net in the luggage room while
your vehicle is driven. When brakes are
applied, the baggage may jump out to
the front or fall from the net, and it may
lead to an unexpected accident. When
you put your baggage on the net, wrap
the baggage with a net and fix the bag-
gage.
WARNING

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting.

Be sure to secure hooks into the
retainers. The cargo restrained in the
net must not exceed 10 kg (22 lb) or
the net may not stay secured.
TONNEAU COVER (if so equipped)The tonneau cover keeps the luggage compart-
ment contents hidden from the outside.
To use the tonneau cover, pull it out and hang
both sides on the hooks
1.
To use the subcover, pull it out and hang both
sides on the hooks
2
behind the rear seat.
To stow the tonneau cover and the subcover,
remove them from the hooks and hold until they
are retracted.
WARNING

Never put anything on the tonneau
cover, no matter how small. Any ob-
ject on it could cause an injury in an
accident or sudden stop.

Close the tonneau and sub covers
when folding the rear seat.

Do not leave the tonneau cover in the
vehicle with it disengaged from the
holder.

Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seat-
backs. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause per-
sonal injury.

The top tether strap may be damaged
by contact with the tonneau cover or
items in the cargo area. Remove the
tonneau cover from the vehicle or
secure it and any cargo. Your child
could be seriously injured or killed in
a collision if the top tether strap is
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5 Starting and drivingPrecautions when starting and driving ............................ 5-2
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................................. 5-2
Three way catalyst .......................................................... 5-3
Avoiding collision and rollover ..................................... 5-3
On-pavement and offroad driving precautions ....... 5-4
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving ............................ 5-4
Driving safety precautions ............................................ 5-4
Ignition switch ....................................................................... 5-6
Automatic transmission (AT) ........................................ 5-6
Manual transmission (MT) ............................................ 5-7
Key positions ................................................................... 5-8
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ........................ 5-8
Before starting the engine ................................................. 5-9
Starting the engine ............................................................... 5-9
Driving the vehicle ............................................................. 5-10
Automatic transmission ............................................... 5-10
Manual transmission .................................................... 5-14
Parking brake ...................................................................... 5-15
Cruise control ..................................................................... 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) (if so equipped) ........ 5-19
4WD mode switch operations .................................. 5-20
4WD warning light ....................................................... 5-21
Parking/parking on hills .................................................... 5-23
Power steering .................................................................... 5-24
Brake system ....................................................................... 5-24
Braking precautions ..................................................... 5-24
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) .................................. 5-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 5-26
Cold weather driving ......................................................... 5-28
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................................... 5-28
Antifreeze ........................................................................ 5-28
Battery ............................................................................. 5-28
Draining of coolant water ........................................... 5-28
Tire equipment .............................................................. 5-28
Special winter equipment .......................................... 5-29
Driving on snow or ice ................................................ 5-29
Engine block heater ..................................................... 5-30


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