2012 NISSAN XTERRA turn signal

1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch(P. 2-25)
3. Windshield (P. 8-19)
4. Power windows (P. 2-46)
5. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-32)
8. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9. Tire chains (P. 5-38)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-27)
12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-30)
13. Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P.6-14)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-36, P. 4-38)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-25, P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-36)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-35)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Indicatorlight Name Page
High beam indicator
light (Blue) 2-20
Hill descent control
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)2-32
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)
2-20
Overdrive off indica-
tor light (A/T models
only)2-21
Security indicator
light
2-21
Slip indicator light 2-21
Transfer 4LO posi-
tion indicator light
(
model)2-21
Indicator
light Name Page
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights 2-21
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-22
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer . . ...................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-6
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-6
Fuel gauge ....................................2-7
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................2-8
Voltmeter ......................................2-8
Trip computer (if so equipped) ...................2-9
Compass display (if so equipped) ..................2-10
Compass display .............................. 2-10
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ......2-13
Checking bulbs ............................... 2-14
Warning lights ................................ 2-14
Indicator lights ................................ 2-19
Audible reminders ............................. 2-22
Security systems ................................. 2-23
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-23
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-24
Windshield wiper and washer switch ...............2-25
Switch operation .............................. 2-25
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..............2-26Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch
.................................. 2-27
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-27
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-27
Daytime running light system (Canada only) ......2-28
Instrument brightness control ...................2-29
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-29
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-30
Off road lamps switch (if so equipped) ...........2-30
Hazard warning flasher switch .....................2-31
Horn ............................................ 2-31
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-32
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) ..........2-32
Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system
switch (if so equipped) ............................ 2-33
Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) .................................. 2-34
P

ower outlet ..................................... 2-35
Storage ......................................... 2-36
Storage trays ................................. 2-36
Console box .................................. 2-37
Glove box .................................... 2-37

1. Vents (P. 4-2)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-27)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio control
(if so equipped)/Bluetooth Hands-
Free Phone System (if so equipped)
(P. 4-36, P. 4-38)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-44, P. 2-31)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-13)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-25, P. 2-26)
8. Storage (P. 2-36)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-17)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-44)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-37)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-53)
13. Auxiliary audio input jack
(if so equipped) (P. 4-34)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-35)
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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 (VDC) 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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High beam indicator light(blue)
This blue light comes on when the headlight high
beams are on and goes out when the low beams
are selected.
The high beam indicator light also comes on
when the passing signal is activated.
Hill descent control system onindicator light (if so equipped)
When the ignition switch is placed in the ON
position, this light comes on briefly and then turns
off.
The light comes on when the hill descent control
system is activated.
If the hill descent control switch is on and the
indicator light blinks, the system is not engaged.
If the indicator light does not come on or blink
when the hill descent switch is on, the system
may not be functioning properly. Have the system
checked by a NISSAN dealer.
For additional information, see “Hill descent con-
trol switch” later in this section and “Hill descent
control system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.
Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The Malfunction Indicator Light may also come
on steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
or if the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make
sure the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed
tightly, and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons
(11.4 liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the
light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when
the engine is not running, it indicates that the
vehicle is not ready for an emission control sys-
tem inspection/maintenance test. See “Readi-
ness for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Operation
The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on in
one of two ways: ●
Malfunction Indicator Light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap if
the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message is
displayed in the odometer. If the fuel-filler
cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the
cap and continue to drive the vehicle.
The
light should turn off after a few
driving trips. If the
light does not turn
off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You do not
need to have your vehicle towed to the
dealer.
● Malfunction Indicator Light blinking — An
engine misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To re-
duce or avoid emission control system dam-
age:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH (72 km/h) .
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled or towed.
The Malfunction Indicator Light may stop blinking
and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected
by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
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CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without hav-
ing the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission con-
trol system.
Overdrive off indicator light(A/T models only)
This light comes on when the overdrive function
is OFF.
The automatic transmission overdrive function is
controlled by the overdrive switch.
See “Driving the vehicle” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.
Security indicator light
This light blinks whenever the ignition switch is in
the LOCK, OFF or ACC position. This function
indicates the security system equipped on the
vehicle is operational.
For additional information, see “Security sys-
tems” later in this section.
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.
Transfer 4LO position indicatorlight (
model)
The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.
This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is
set in the 4LO position with the ignition switch in
the ON position.
The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.
Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.
The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.
The 4LO indicator light must stop blinking and
remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the
transmission into gear. If the shift selector is
shifted from the N (Neutral) position to any other
gear when the 4LO indicator light is blinking, the
vehicle may move unexpectedly. When you shift between 4H and 4LO, follow the
instructions below:
● For automatic transmission models, stop the
vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N
(Neutral) position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
● For manual transmission models, stop the
vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N
(Neutral) position with the clutch pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.
You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you stop the vehicle
and shift the shift selector to the N position with
the brake pedal (A/T models) or clutch pedal
(M/T models) depressed.
Turn signal/hazard indicator lights
The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.
Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.
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