2009 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

Seat belt warning light . Seatback pockets. Seats

.1-22
.1-10
.1-21
.1-14
.2-17
.2-37

.1-2
.1-2
.1-2
.2-19

Adjustment . Front seats . Manual front seat adjustment .

Security indicator light . Security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Self-adjusting brakes . Service manual order form . Servicing air conditioner . Shift lock release . Shifting

.2-23, 3-2, 5-11
.8-22
.9-32
.4-16
.5-15

.5-13
.5-17
.1-21

Automatic transmission. Manual transmission .

Shoulder belt height adjustment . Side air bag system (See supplemental side air bag, curtain and rollover air bag systems). Spark plug replacement . Speedometer . SRS warning label Starting

.1-54
.8-16
.2-4
.1-57

Before starting the engine . Jump starting . Precautions when starting and driving . Push starting . Starting the engine .

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.6-8
.5-2
.6-10
.5-12

Steering

Power steering fluid. Power steering system . Tilting steering wheel .

.8-11
.5-32
.3-11

Steering wheel audio control switch. Stop light Storage . Storage bin . Storage tray . Sun visors . Sunglasses case . Supplemental air bag warning labels . Supplemental air bag warning light . Supplemental front impact air bag system . Supplemental restraint system

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.8-29
.2-35
.2-39
.2-35
.3-12
.2-36
.1-57
.1-57, 2-17
.1-50

Information and warning labels. Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system). Switch

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.2-33

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.2-29
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.2-26
.2-31
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.5-16
.3-4
.2-25

Automatic power window switch . Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch . Fog light switch . Hazard warning flasher switch . Headlight and turn signal switch. Headlight control switch . Hill descent control switch . Ignition switch . Overdrive switch . Power door lock switch . Rear window defogger switch . Rear window wiper and washer switches . Turn signal switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . Windshield wiper and washer switch .

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Tachometer . Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

Theft (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Three-way catalyst . Tilting steering wheel . Tire

.2-23, 3-2, 5-11
.5-3
.3-11

.2-6

.2-6

Flat tire . Spare tire . Tire and Loading Information label. Tire chains. Tire placard . Tire pressure . Tire rotation . Tires of 4-wheel drive. Types of tires . Uniform tire quality grading. Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size .

Tire pressure

Low tire pressure warning light

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Top tether strap child restraint . Towing

2-wheel drive models. 4-wheel drive models. Flat towing. Tow truck towing . Towing load/specification . Trailer towing .

.6-2
.6-4
.9-11
.8-39
.9-11
.8-32
.8-39
.8-41
.8-38
.9-29
.8-32
.9-8

.2-15
.5-3
.1-26

.6-12
.6-13
.9-28
.6-11
.9-22
.9-19

Transmission

Driving with automatic transmission . Driving with manual transmission . Selector lever lock release .

.5-13
.5-17
.5-15

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another .9-9
country) . .2-5
Trip computer . Trip odometer . .2-4
.2-28
Turn signal switch.

Uniform tire quality grading.

.9-29

Vanity mirror . Variable voltage control system . Vehicle

.3-12
.8-15

.3-4
.9-8
.2-30
.5-34
.9-9

Speed sensing door lock mechanism. Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . Vehicle identification . Vehicle identification number (VIN) .9-9
(Chassis number). .9-9
Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate . Vehicle loading information. .9-12
.6-13, 6-14
Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system. .2-22
Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system), engine start . Ventilators.

.2-23, 3-2, 5-11
.4-2

Visors . Voltmeter .

.3-12
.2-8

Warning

.2-15
4WD warning light . .1-57, 2-17
Air bag warning light. .2-13
Anti-lock brake warning light . .2-14
Battery charge warning light . .2-14
Brake warning light . .2-14
Door open warning light . .2-14
Engine oil pressure warning light .2-29
Hazard warning flasher switch . .2-15
Low fuel warning light .2-15
Low tire pressure warning light .2-17
Low washer fluid warning light. .1-51
Passenger air bag and status light. .2-17
Seat belt warning light . .2-22
Vehicle security system. Warning labels (for SRS). .1-57
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders . Warning lights. Washer switch

.2-12
.2-12

Rear window wiper and washer switches . Windshield wiper and washer switch . Weights (See dimensions and weights) . Wheels and tires . Wheel/tire size . When traveling or registering your vehicle in another country . Window washer fluid .

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.2-24
.9-8
.8-32
.9-8

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Windows

Locking passengers(cid:146) windows . Power rear windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

Rear window wiper and washer switches . Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades .

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED FUEL: Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) num- ber (Research octane number 91).

CAUTION

c Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control system, and may also affect the warranty coverage.

c Under no circumstances should a leaded gasoline be used, because this will damage the three-way catalyst.

c Do not use E-85 fuel in your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed to run on E-85 fuel. Using E-85 fuel can damage the fuel system components and is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle lim- ited warranty.

For additional information, see (cid:147)Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: c Engine oil with API Certification Mark c Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See (cid:147)Engine oil and oil filter recommendation(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Technical and consumer information(cid:148) sec- tion of this manual. COLD TIRE PRESSURE: See Tire and Loading Information label. The label is typically located on the driver side center pillar or on the driver(cid:146)s door. For additional information, see (cid:147)Wheels and tires(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Main- tenance and do-it-yourself(cid:148) section. RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the (cid:147)BREAK-IN SCHEDULE(cid:148) information found in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual. Follow these recommendations for the future re- liability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

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FOREWORD

READ FIRST(cid:151)THEN DRIVE SAFELY

Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you under- stand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties cov- ering your vehicle. The (cid:147)NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide(cid:148) explains details about maintaining and servicing your ve- hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state(cid:146)s lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this Owner(cid:146)s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil- iarity with controls and maintenance require- ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- MINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! c NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

c ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. c ALWAYS give your full attention to driving and avoid using vehicle features or taking other actions that could distract you.

c ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro- priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. c ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle.

c ALWAYS review this Owner(cid:146)s Manual

for important safety information.

For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive mark is placed at the begin- models, a ning of the applicable sections/items. As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read (cid:147)Driving safety precautions(cid:148) in the (cid:147)Start- ing and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, fail- ure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read (cid:147)On-pavement and off- road driving precautions(cid:148), and (cid:147)Avoid- ing collision and rollover(cid:148), and (cid:147)Driving safety precautions(cid:148), in the (cid:147)Starting and driving(cid:148) section of this manual.

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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification its performance, safety or durability, and may governmental regulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modi- fications may not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

violate