2014 NISSAN XTERRA Owners Manual

VQ40DE engine
1. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-13)
2. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22)
3. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)
6. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-12)
7. Air cleaner (P. 8-17)
8. Drive belt location (P.8-16)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-7)
10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0167
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
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Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-15
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning
light
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Door open warning
light 2-16
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-17
4WD warning light
(
model)2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light2-17
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (A/T models
only) 2-20
Cruise main switch
indicator light
2-20
Cruise set switch
indicator light2-20
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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Indicatorlight Name Page
4WD shift indicator
light (
model) 2-20
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-20
High beam indicator
light (Blue)2-21
Hill descent control
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)2-34
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)
2-21
Overdrive off indica-
tor light (A/T models
only)2-22
Security indicator
light
2-22
Indicator
light Name Page
Slip indicator light 2-22
Transfer 4LO posi-
tion indicator light
(
model)2-22
Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights
2-22
Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light2-23
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats ............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment ....................1-2
Head restraints/Headrests .......................1-4
Flexible seating .................................1-8
Seat belts ....................................... 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-13
Pregnant women .............................. 1-16
Injured persons ................................ 1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................... 1-24
Infants ........................................ 1-25
Small children ................................. 1-25
Larger children ................................ 1-25
Child restraints ................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-26LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System
............................. 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts . . ............................... 1-33
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH. . . ............................... 1-35
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-37
Installing top tether strap .......................1-41
Booster seats ................................. 1-41
Supplemental restraint system .....................1-45
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ....................................... 1-45
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-59
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-60

WARNING
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. ●
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. See “Precau-
tions on seat belt usage” later in this
section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. ●
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
ARS1152
SEATS
1-2Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Forward and backward
Pull the lever up and hold it while you slide the
seat forward or backward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat in position.
Reclining
To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean
back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the lever
up and lean your body forward. Release the lever
to lock the seatback in position.
The reclining feature allows adjustment of the
seatback for occupants of different sizes for
added comfort and to help obtain proper seat
belt fit. See “Precautions on seat belt usage” later
in this section. Also, the seatback can be reclined
to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is
stopped and the shift lever is in P (Park) or N
(Neutral) position with the parking brake fully
applied.
Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s
seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
WRS0175WRS0176WRS0131
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system1-3

Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
lower back support to the driver. Move the lever
forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar
area.
HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-
able head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint/headrest stalks or
remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If
the head restraint/headrest was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol-
low these instructions can reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.The illustration shows the seating positions
equipped with head restraints/headrests.

Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a head restraint.
 Indicates the seating position is equipped with
a headrest.
+ Indicates the seating position is not equipped
with a head restraint or headrest (if applicable) .
● Your vehicle is equipped with a head
restraint/headrest that may be integrated,
adjustable or non-adjustable.
WRS0389LRS2021
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●Adjustable head restraints/headrests have
multiple notches along the stalk to lock them
in a desired adjustment position.
● The non-adjustable head
restraints/headrests have a single locking
notch to secure them to the seat frame.
● Proper Adjustment:
– For the adjustable type, align the head restraint/headrest so the center of your
ear is approximately level with the center
of the head restraint/headrest.
– If your ear position is still higher than the recommended alignment, place the head
restraint/headrest at the highest position.
● If the head restraint/headrest has been re-
moved, ensure that it is reinstalled and
locked in place before riding in that desig-
nated seating position.
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Multiple notches
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
Non-adjustable head restraint/
headrest components
1. Removable head restraint/headrest
2. Single Notch
3. Lock knob
4. Stalks
LRS2300LRS2299
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