2006 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

Recorders
Event data..................9-27
Refrigerant recommendation..........9-6
Registering your vehicle in another country. . .9-9
Remote keyless entry system..........3-5
Reporting safety defects (US only)......9-26
Roof rack....................2-39
S
Safety
Child safety rear door lock..........3-5
Child seat belts...........1-22, 1-35
Reporting safety defects (US only). . . .9-26
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment........1-2
Seat belt
Child safety.................1-12
Infants and small children.........1-13
Injured Person................1-14
Larger children...............1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage......1-10
Pregnant women..............1-14
Pre-tensioner seat belt system.......1-52
Rear center seat belt............1-16
Seat belt extenders.............1-21
Seat belt maintenance...........1-21
Seat belts..................1-10
Shoulder belt height adjustment......1-20
Three-point type with retractor.......1-14
Seat belt warning light.............2-14
Seatback pockets................2-33
Seats
Adjustment..................1-2
Front seats..................1-2Manual front seat adjustment........1-2
Security indicator light.............2-16
Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer
system) , engine start.........2-20, 3-2, 5-9
Self-adjusting brakes..............8-22
Service manual order form...........9-28
Servicing air conditioner.............4-9
Shift lock release................5-13
Shifting
Automatic transmission...........5-11
Manual transmission............5-15
Shoulder belt height adjustment........1-20
Side air bag system (See supplemental side air
bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). . .1-51
Spark plug replacement............8-16
Speedometer...................2-4
SRS warning label...............1-53
Starting
Before starting the engine..........5-9
Jump starting.................6-8
Precautions when starting and driving . . .5-2
Push starting................6-10
Starting the engine.............5-10
Steering
Power steering fluid.............8-11
Power steering system...........5-28
Tilting steering wheel............3-11
Steering wheel audio control switch......4-25
Stop light....................8-28
Storage.....................2-31
Storage bin...................2-36
Storage tray...................2-31
Sun visors....................3-11
Sunglasses case................2-32
Supplemental air bag warning labels.....1-53
Supplemental air bag warning light . . .1-54, 2-14Supplemental front impact air bag system . .1-46
Supplemental restraint system
Information and warning labels.......1-53
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system....................1-39
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system).........1-39
Switch
Automatic power window switch.....2-43
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . . .2-29
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system switch................2-28
Fog light switch...............2-25
Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch......2-23
Headlight control switch..........2-23
Hill descent control (HDC) switch.....2-27
Ignition switch................5-7
Overdrive switch..............5-14
Power door lock switch...........3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch....................2-22
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-22
Turn signal switch..............2-25
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off
switch....................2-26
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-21
T
Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
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Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system) ,
engine start..............2-20, 3-2, 5-9
Three-way catalyst................5-2
Tilting steering wheel..............3-11
Tire
Flat tire....................6-2
Spare tire...................6-4
Tire chains..................8-38
Tire placard.................9-11
Tire pressure................8-31
Tire rotation.................8-38
Tires of 4-wheel drive............8-40
Types of tires................8-37
Uniform tire quality grading.........9-25
Wheels and tires..............8-31
Wheel/tire size................9-8
Tire pressure
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Tire pressure monitoring system........5-3
Top tether strap child restraint.........1-30
Towing
2-wheel drive models............6-12
4-wheel drive models............6-13
Flat towing..................9-24
Tow truck towing..............6-11
Towing load/specification.........9-20
Trailer towing................9-18
Transmission
Driving with automatic transmission. . . .5-11
Driving with manual transmission.....5-14
Selector lever lock release.........5-13
Travel (See registering your vehicle in another
country)......................9-9
Trip computer...................2-5
Trip odometer...................2-4
Turn signal switch................2-25U
Uniform tire quality grading...........9-25
V
Vanity mirror...................3-12
Vehicle dimensions and weights........9-8
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. . .2-26
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. . . .5-30
Vehicle identification...............9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number).................9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. . . .9-9
Vehicle loading information...........9-12
Vehicle recovery..............6-14, 7-2
Vehicle security system.............2-18
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle
immobilizer system) , engine start . .2-20, 3-2, 5-9
Ventilators.....................4-2
Visors......................3-11
Voltmeter.....................2-8
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Warning
4WD warning light.............2-12
Air bag warning light.........1-54, 2-14
Anti-lock brake warning light........2-10
Battery charge warning light........2-11
Brake warning light.............2-11
Door open warning light..........2-11
Engine oil pressure warning light.....2-11Hazard warning flasher switch.......2-25
Low fuel warning light...........2-12
Low tire pressure warning light......2-12
Low washer fluid warning light.......2-13
Passenger air bag and status light.....1-48
Seat belt warning light...........2-12
Vehicle security system...........2-18
Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-53
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders...................2-9
Warning lights..................2-9
Washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-21
Weights (See dimensions and weights). . . .9-8
Wheels and tires................8-31
Wheel/tire size..................9-8
When traveling or registering your vehicle in
another country..................9-9
Window washer fluid..............8-13
Windows
Locking passengers’ windows.......2-43
Manual windows..............2-44
Power rear windows............2-43
Power windows...............2-42
Rear power windows............2-43
Windshield wiper and washer switch.....2-21
Wiper
Rear window wiper and washer
switches...................2-22
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . .2-21
Wiper blades................8-19
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RECOMMENDED FUEL:
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num-
ber (Research octane number 91) .
CAUTION
cUsing a fuel other than that specified
could adversely affect the emission
control system, and may also affect the
warranty coverage.
cUnder no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, because this
will damage the three-way catalyst.
cDo not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle.
Your vehicle is not designed to run on
E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage
the fuel system components and is not
covered by the NISSAN vehicle limited
warranty.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants in the “Technical
and consumer information” section.
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL:
cAPI Certification Mark
cAPI grade SL, Energy Conserving
cILSAC grade GF-III
c5W-30 Viscosity preferred
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer information” sec-
tion of this manual.
TIRE COLD PRESSURE:
See Tire and Loading Information label.
RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle
use, follow the recommendations outlined in the
“BREAK-IN SCHEDULE” information found in
the “Starting and driving” section of this manual.
Follow these recommendations for the future re-
liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure
to follow these recommendations may result in
vehicle damage or shortened engine life.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
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1. Battery 8-13
2. Power steering fluid 8-11
3. Engine coolant 8-7
4. Window washer fluid 8-13
5. Automatic transmission fluid 8-11
6. Heater and air conditioner 4-2; Audio
system 4-10
7. Passenger supplemental air bag 1-39
8. Spare tire 6-2
9. Rear door lock 3-5
10. Fuel filler cap 3-10; Fuel recommenda-
tions 9-3
11. Seat belts 1-10
12. Door locks 3-3
13. Driver supplemental air bag 1-39
14. Hood release 3-8
15. Meters and gauges 2-3
16. Clutch fluid 8-12
17. Brake fluid 8-12
18. Engine oil 8-8
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