2010 NISSAN XTERRA fuel

1. Roof rack (P. 2-42)
2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3. Rear window and outside mirror(if so equipped) defroster switch
(P. 2-25)
4. Rear window washer (P. 2-25)
5. Lift gate (P. 3-9)
6. Spare tire (P. 6-2)
7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
8. Fuel-filler door (P. 3-10)
9. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-13
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)2-13
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-13
or
Brake warning light 2-14
Charge warning
light
2-14
Warning
light Name Page
Door open warning
light 2-14
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-14
4WD warning light
(
model)2-15
Low fuel warning
light 2-15
Low tire pressure
warning light2-15
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-17
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-17
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-17
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (A/T models
only) 2-17
Cruise main switch
indicator light
2-17
Cruise set switch
indicator light2-18
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-18
4WD shift indicator
light (
model)
2-18
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-18
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-5
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-8
Voltmeter ......................................2-8
Compass display (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass display ...............................2-9
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-12
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-13
Warning lights ................................ 2-13
Indicator lights ................................ 2-17
Audible reminders ............................. 2-21
Security systems ................................. 2-21
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-21
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-23
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-24
Switch operation .............................. 2-24
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-25Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch
.................................. 2-25
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-26
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-26
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-27
Instrument brightness control ...................2-28
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-28
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-28
Off road lamps switch (if so equipped) ...........2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-29
Horn ............................................ 2-30
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch .........2-30
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-31
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-32
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-33
Power outlet ..................................... 2-33
Storage ......................................... 2-35
Storage trays................................. 2-35
Console box.................................. 2-36
Glove

box .................................... 2-36

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-32)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-31)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-30)
16. Shift selector (P. 5-12)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-22)
18. Climate controls (P. 4-2, P. 4-10)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-29)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12)
22. Off road lamps switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-29)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-33)
24. Power outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-14)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
1. Warning/indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Voltmeter 6. Odometer/Twin trip odometer/Trip com-
puter (if so equipped)
7. Engine oil pressure gauge
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

For vehicles equipped with trip computer, push-
ing the change button changes the display as
follows:
Trip
→Trip→Distance to Empty →
Average speed →Average fuel consumption →
Journey time →Trip
For additional information, refer to “Trip com-
puter” later in this section.
Resetting the trip odometer:
Pushing the change button for more than 1 sec-
ond resets the currently displayed trip odometer
to zero.
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The display of the trip computer is situated in the
speedometer display. When the ignition switch is
placed in the ON position, the display scrolls all
the modes of the trip computer and then shows
the mode chosen before the ignition switch was
placed in the OFF position.
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, modes of the trip computer can be
selected by pushing the trip computer change
button. The following modes can be selected:
Distance to empty (dte—mile or km)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you
with an estimation of the distance that can be
driven before refueling. The dte is constantly be-
ing calculated, based on the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning
feature: when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is
automatically selected and the digits blink in or-
der to draw the driver’s attention. Press the
change button if you wish to return to the mode
that was selected before the warning occurred.
The dte mark (dte) will remain blinking until the
vehicle is refueled. When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte
display will change to (----) .
NOTE:
● If the amount of fuel added while the
ignition switch is OFF is small, the dis-
play just before the ignition switch is
turned OFF may continue to be dis-
played.
● When driving uphill or rounding curves,
the fuel in the tank shifts, which may
momentarily change the display.
Average speed (MPH or km/h)
The average speed mode shows the average
vehicle speed since last reset. Resetting is done
by pressing the change button for more than
approximately 1 second. The display is updated
every 30 seconds. The first 30 seconds after a
reset, the display shows (----) .With trip computer
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Instruments and controls2-5

Average fuel consumption (Mpg or
l/100km)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset.
Resetting is done by pressing the change button
for more than approximately 1 second. The dis-
play is updated every 30 seconds. At about the
first 1/3 miles (500 m) after a reset, the display
shows (----) .
Journey time
The journey time mode shows the time since the
last reset. The displayed time can be reset by
pressing the change button for more than ap-
proximately 1 second.
Trip computer reset
Pushing the change button for more than 3 sec-
onds will reset all modes except Trip A and dis-
tance to empty (dte) .
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
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CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to E (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters E (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel,
the
Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) may come on. Refuel as soon as
possible. After a few driving trips,
the
light should turn off. If the
light remains on after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” later in
this section.
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Instruments and controls2-7

orAnti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning lightLow windshield-washer fluid warning light
(if so equipped)Hill descent control system on indicator light
(if so equipped)
Automatic transmission oil temperature warning
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 (A/T models only)
orBrake warning lightAutomatic transmission position indicator light
(A/T models only)Security indicator light
Charge warning lightCruise main switch indicator lightSlip indicator light
Door open warning lightCruise set switch indicator lightTransfer 4LO position indicator light
(model)
Engine oil pressure warning lightElectronic locking rear differential (E-Lock)
system on indicator light (if so equipped)Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
4WD warning light (model)4WD shift indicator light (model)Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF indicator light
Low fuel warning lightFront passenger air bag status light
Low tire pressure warning lightHigh beam indicator light (Blue)
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
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