2010 NISSAN XTERRA mirror controls

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.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

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
WIC0911
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3

This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and in-
dicates heading direction of vehicle.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the
button as described in the fallowing
chart to activate various features of the automatic
anti-glare rearview mirror.
Push and hold
the
button for about: Feature:
(Push button again for about 1 sec-
ond to change settings)
1 second Compass display toggles on/off
8 seconds Automatic anti-glare/indicator light
toggles on/off
11 seconds Compass zone can be changed to
correct false compass readings
13 seconds Compass enters calibration mode
For more information about the automatic anti-
glare feature, refer to “Automatic anti-glare rear-
view mirror” in the “Pre-driving checks and ad-
justments” section.
COMPASS DISPLAY
Push thebutton for about 1 second when
the ignition key is in the ON position to toggle the
outside temperature and compass direction dis-
play
1on or off. The display will indicate the
direction of the vehicle’s heading.
N: North
E: East
S: South
W: West
If the “CAL” or “C” icon is illuminated in the
compass display, calibrate the compass by driv-
ing the vehicle in three complete circles at less
than 5 MPH (8 km/h) . You can also calibrate the compass by driving
your vehicle on your everyday route. The com-
pass will be calibrated once it has tracked three
complete circles.
WIC0904
COMPASS DISPLAY (if so equipped)
Instruments and controls2-9

2. Calibrate the compass by driving the vehiclein three complete circles at a maximum
speed of 5 MPH (8 km/h) .
3. After completing the circles, the display should return to normal.
CAUTION
●Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc.,
which are attached to the vehicle by
means of a magnet. They affect the op-
eration of the compass.
● When cleaning the mirror, use a paper
towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the mirror as it may
cause the liquid cleaner to enter the
mirror housing.
Instruments and controls2-11

The rear window wiper and washer operate when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent (INT) – intermittent operation
(not adjustable)
2ON – continuous low speed operation
Push the switch forward
3to operate the
washer. The wiper will also operate several times.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
CAUTION
● Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
● Do not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
● Do not fill the windshield-washer reser-
voir tank with windshield-washer fluid
concentrates at full strength.
● Pre-mix windshield-washer fluid con-
centrates with water to the manufactur-
er’s recommended levels before pour-
ing the fluid into the windshield-washer
reservoir tank. Do not use the
windshield-washer reservoir tank to
mix the windshield-washer fluid con-
centrate and water To defrost the rear window glass and outside
mirrors (if so equipped) , start the engine and
push the rear window defroster switch on. The
rear window defroster indicator light comes on.
Push the switch again to turn the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
WIC0844
Type A
LIC0783
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE
MIRROR (if so equipped)
DEFROSTER SWITCH
Instruments and controls2-25

Electric control type (if so equipped)
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is placed in the
ACC or ON position.
Move the small switch
1to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch
2.
Heated mirrors (Canada only) (if so
equipped)
Some outside mirrors can be heated to defrost,
defog, or de-ice for improved visibility. For addi-
tional information, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
Foldable outside mirrors
Pull the outside mirror toward the door to fold it.
LPD0237LPD0259
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-15

OFF position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compart-
ment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air con-
ditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push the
button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator
light on the
button will come on. Push
the
button again to turn off the air condi-
tioner. The indicator light on the
button will
go off.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window defroster switch
For more information about the rear window de-
froster switch, see “Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets.
1. Push the
button to the OFF position
for normal heating. The indicator light on
the
button will go off.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center vent.
1. Push the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the
button will
go off.
2. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position. 3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi-
tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to
defrost/defog the windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
● To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, turn the fan control dial to 4 and the
temperature control lever to the full HOT
position.
4-4Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems