2006 NISSAN XTERRA cruise control

1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-23)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-25)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-26)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-9)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-21, P. 2-22)
8. Storage (P. 2-31)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-32)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-48)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-29)
14. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-28)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-27)
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Indicator
lightName Page
Automatic
transmission
position indica-
tor light2-14
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Cruise set
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-14
Electronic lock-
ing rear differ-
ential (E-Lock)
system on indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
4WD shift indi-
cator light
(
model)2-15
Front passenger
air bag status
light2-15
High beam in-
dicator light
(Blue)2-15
Hill Descent
Control (HDC)
system on indi-
cator light (if so
equipped)2-27
Malfunction
indicator lamp
(MIL)2-15
Indicator
lightName Page
Overdrive off
indicator light
(automatic
transmission
only)2-16
Security indica-
tor light (if so
equipped)2-16
Slip indicator
light for models
with ABLS (if
so equipped)2-16
Slip indicator
light for models
with VDC (if
so equipped)2-16
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1. Ventilators (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-23)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped) (P. 4-25)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-39, P. 2-26)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-9)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(if so equipped) (P. 5-17)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-21, P. 2-22)
8. Storage (P. 2-31)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-10)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-39)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-32)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-48)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-29)
14. Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-28)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-27)
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orAnti-lock brake warning lightLow windshield washer fluid warning lightHill descent control (HDC) system on indica-
tor light (if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warn-
ing light (if so equipped)Seat belt warning light and chimeMalfunction indicator light (MIL)
Automatic transmission park warning light
(model)Supplemental air bag warning lightOverdrive off indicator light (automatic trans-
mission models only)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator lightSecurity indicator light (if so equipped)
Charge warning lightCruise main switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light for models with ABLS (if so
equipped)
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator light (if so
equipped)Slip indicator light for models with VDC (if so
equipped)
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Transfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status lightVehicle dynamic control off indicator light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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Seat belt warning light and
chime
The light and chime remind you to fasten your
seat belts. The light illuminates whenever the
ignition key is turned to the ON or START position
and remains illuminated until the driver’s seat belt
is fastened. At the same time, the chime sounds
for about 6 seconds unless the driver’s seat belt
is securely fastened.
The seat belt warning light may also illuminate if
the front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened
when the front passenger’s seat is occupied (if
so equipped) . For 5 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the ON position, the system does not
activate the warning light for the front passenger.
Refer to “Seat belts” in the “Safety—Seats, seat
belts and supplemental restraint system” section
for precautions on seat belt usage.
Supplemental air bag warning
light
When the ignition key is in the ON or START
position, the supplemental air bag warning light
illuminates for about 7 seconds and then turns
off. This means the system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the
supplemental front air bags, supplemental side
air bags (if so equipped) , curtain side-impact androllover air bags (if so equipped) , and pre-
tensioner seat belt systems need servicing and
your vehicle must be taken to a NISSAN dealer:
cThe supplemental air bag warning light re-
mains on after approximately 7 seconds.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light
flashes intermittently.
cThe supplemental air bag warning light does
not come on at all.
Unless checked and repaired, the supplemental
restraint system (air bag system) and/or the pre-
tensioner seat belts may not function properly.
For additional details see “Supplemental restraint
system” in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system” section of this
manual.
WARNING
If the supplemental air bag warning light
is on, it could mean that the supplemental
front air bag, supplemental side air bag (if
so equipped) , curtain side-impact and
rollover air bag systems (if so equipped)
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt systems
will not operate in an accident. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have
your vehicle checked by a NISSAN dealer
as soon as possible.
INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic transmission
position indicator light
When the ignition key is turned to the ON posi-
tion, this indicator light shows the automatic
transmission selector lever position. See “Driving
the vehicle” in the “Starting and driving” section
of this manual.
Cruise main switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on when the cruise control main
switch is pushed. The light goes out when the
main switch is pushed again. When the cruise
main switch indicator light comes on, the cruise
control system is operational.
Cruise set switch indicator
light (if so equipped)
The light comes on while the vehicle speed is
controlled by the cruise control system. If the light
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate
the cruise control system is not functioning prop-
erly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN
dealer.
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5 Starting and driving
Precautions when starting and driving................5-2
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)..................5-2
Three-way catalyst..............................5-2
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..........5-3
On-pavement and off-road driving
precautions....................................5-5
Avoiding collision and rollover....................5-5
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving................5-5
Driving safety precautions.......................5-6
Ignition switch.....................................5-7
Automatic transmission..........................5-7
Manual transmission............................5-8
Key positions..................................5-9
Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
(if so equipped)................................5-9
Before starting the engine..........................5-9
Starting the engine...............................5-10
Driving the vehicle................................5-11
Automatic transmission.........................5-11
Manual transmission...........................5-14
Parking brake....................................5-16
Cruise control (if so equipped).....................5-17
Precautions on cruise control...................5-17Cruise control operations.......................5-18
Break-in schedule................................5-19
Increasing fuel economy...........................5-19
Using four wheel drive (4WD).............5-20
Transfer case shifting procedures...............5-20
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-25
Parking/parking on hills............................5-27
Power steering...................................5-28
Brake system....................................5-28
Brake precautions.............................5-28
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)...................5-29
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system
(if so equipped)..................................5-30
Hill descent control (HDC) system (if so equipped) . . . 5-32
Hill start assist (HSA) system (if so equipped).......5-32
Cold weather driving..............................5-33
Freeing a frozen door lock......................5-33
Anti-freeze....................................5-33
Battery.......................................5-33
Draining of coolant water.......................5-33
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To engage:Pull the lever upsA.
To release:
1. Firmly apply the foot brake.
2.Manual transmission models:
Place the shift lever in the N (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Automatic transmission models:
Move the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.3. While pulling up on the parking brake lever
slightly, push the button and lower com-
pletely
sB.
4. Before driving, be sure the brake warning
light goes out.
1. ACCEL/RES switch
2. COAST/SET switch
3. ON/OFF switch
4. CANCEL switch
PRECAUTIONS ON CRUISE
CONTROL
cIf the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
cIf the SET indicator light blinks, turn the
cruise control main switch off and have the
system checked by a NISSAN dealer.
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cThe SET indicator light may blink when the
cruise control main switch is turned ON
while pushing the ACCEL/RES,
COAST/SET, or CANCEL switch (located
on the steering wheel) . To properly set the
cruise control system, use the following pro-
cedures.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions:
cWhen it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a set speed.
cIn heavy traffic or in traffic that varies in
speed.
cOn winding or hilly roads.
cOn slippery roads (rain, snow, ice, etc.) .
cIn very windy areas.
Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident.
CAUTION
On manual transmission models, do not
shift into N (Neutral) without depressing
the clutch pedal when the cruise control is
set. Should this occur, depress the clutch
pedal and turn the main switch off imme-
diately. Failure to do so may cause engine
damage.
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONS
The cruise control allows driving at a speed be-
tween 25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control,push the main
switch. The CRUISE indicator light in the instru-
ment panel comes on.
To set cruising speed,
accelerate the vehicle to
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch
and release it. The SET indicator light in the instru-
ment panel comes on. Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal. Your vehicle maintains the set speed.
cTo pass another vehicle,depress the ac-
celerator pedal. When you release the
pedal, the vehicle returns to the previously
set speed.
cThe vehicle may not maintain the set speed
when going up or down steep hills. If this
happens, drive without the cruise control.To cancel the preset speed,use one of the
following three methods.
cPush the CANCEL button; the SET indicator
light in the instrument panel goes out.
cTap the brake pedal; the SET indicator light
goes out.
cTurn the main switch off. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and SET indicator light in the
instrument panel go out.
The cruise control is automatically canceled and
the SET light in the instrument panel goes out if:
cyou depress the brake or clutch pedal while
pushing the ACCEL/RES or COAST/SET
switch. The preset speed is deleted from
memory.
cthe vehicle slows down more than 8 MPH
(13 km/h) below the set speed.
cyou depress the clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) , or move the shift selector lever to N
(Neutral) (automatic transmission) .
To reset at a faster cruising speed,use one
of the following three methods.
cDepress the accelerator pedal. When the
vehicle attains the desired speed, push and
release the COAST/SET switch.
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