2006 NISSAN XTERRA refrigerant type

The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be a little different. When refilling, follow the procedure
described in the “Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section to determine the proper refill capacity.
Capacity (Approximate) Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
US measure Imp measure Liter
Fuel 21 1/8gal 17-5/8 gal 80 Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (RON 91)*1
Engine oil *8
Drain and Refill
With oil filter change 5-3/8 qt 4-1/2 qt 5.1 • API Certification Mark *2 *3
• API grade SL, Energy Conserving *2 *3
• ILSAC grade GF-III*2 *3 Without oil filter change 5-1/8 qt 4-1/4 qt 4.8
Cooling system
With reservoir
2-3/4 gal 2-1/4 gal 10.2 50% Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent
50% Demineralized or distilled water
Manual transmission gear oil 2WD 4-1/4 qt 3-1/2 qt 3.98 Genuine NISSAN Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
4WD 4-3/8 qt 3-5/8 qt 4.18
Automatic transmission fluid Refill to the proper level according to the
instructions in the “Maintenance and do-it-
yourself” section.Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF *4
Power steering fluid (PSF)Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.*5
Brake and clutch fluidGenuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid*6 or equivalent DOT 3
Multi-purpose grease———NLGINo.2(Lithium Soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant— — — HFC-134a (R-134a)*7
Air conditioning system oil— — — NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R (DH-PS) or equivalent*7
Transfer fluid— — — Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid*5, *10
Front final drive oil— — — API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 Gear Oil, *9, *10
Rear final drive oil
Except 6 speed MT and 4X4 O/R vehicles— — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-90 Gear Oil, *10
6 speed MT and 4X4 O/R vehicles only— — — API GL-5 Synthetic 75W-140 Gear Oil, *10
Windshield washer fluid (shared between front and rear wipers) 1-1/4 gal 1 gal 4.5 Genuine NISSAN Windshield Washer Concentrate Cleaner & Antifreezefluid or equivalent
*1: For further details, see “Fuel recommendation.”
*2: For further details, see “Engine oil and oil filter recommendations.”
*3: For further details, see “Recommended SAE engine oil viscosity.”
*4: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
*5: For Canada, NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) , DEXRON™ III/MERCON™, or equivalent ATF may also be used.
*6: Available in mainland USA through your NISSAN dealer.
*7: For further details, see “Air conditioner specification label.”
*8: For further details, see “Changing engine oil.”
*9: For hot climates, viscosity SAE 90 is suitable for ambient temperatures above 0°C (32°F) .
*10: See your NISSAN dealer for service.
CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED
FUEL/LUBRICANTS
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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
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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
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Tachometer....................2-6
Temperature gauge
Engine coolant temperature gauge.....2-6
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