2010 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace- ment by writing to: ● Nissan North America, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003

For Canada Emission Control System Warranty Details of this warranty may be found with other vehicle warranties in your Warranty Information Booklet which comes with your NISSAN vehicle. If you did not receive a Warranty Information Booklet, or it is lost, you may obtain a replace- ment by writing to: ● Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4Z5

If you believe that your vehicle has a de- fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immedi- ately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems be- tween you, your dealer, or NISSAN. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Ve- hicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor from vehicle http://www.safercar.gov. You may notify NISSAN by contacting our Consumer Affairs Department, toll-free, at 1-800-NISSAN-1.

safety

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Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be re- quired to be in what is called the “ready condi- tion” for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.

The vehicle is set to the “ready condition” when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.

test,

check

If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a “not ready” condition. Before taking the the I/M vehicle’s inspection/maintenance test readiness condi- tion. Turn the ignition switch ON without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is “not ready”. If the MIL does not blink after 20
seconds, the I/M test condition is “ready”. If the MIL indicates the vehicle is in a “not ready” con- dition, drive the vehicle through the following pattern to set the vehicle to the ready condition. If you cannot or do not want to perform the driving pattern, a NISSAN dealer can conduct it for you.

9. Turn the engine off. 10. Repeat steps 1 - 8 at least one more time. If steps 1 through 7 are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe driving mode is accept- able between steps. Do not stop the engine until step 7 is completed.

WARNING

Always drive the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner according to traffic con- ditions and obey all traffic laws.

1. Start the engine when the engine coolant temperature gauge needle points to C. Al- low the engine to idle until the gauge needle points between the C and H (normal oper- ating temperature).

2. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88
km/h), then quickly release the accelerator pedal completely and keep it released for at least 10 seconds.

3. Quickly depress the accelerator pedal for a moment, then drive the vehicle at a speed of 53 - 60 MPH (86 - 96 km/h) for at least 9
minutes.

4. Stop the vehicle. 5. Accelerate the vehicle to 35 MPH (55 km/h)

and maintain the speed for 20 seconds.

6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 at least 10 times. 7. Accelerate the vehicle to 55 MPH (88 km/h) and maintain the speed for at least 3 min- utes.

8. Stop the vehicle. Place the shift selector in

the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position.

EVENT DATA RECORDERS (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- corder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa- tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understand- ing how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: ● How various systems in your vehicle were

operating;

● Whether or not the driver and passenger

safety belts were buckled/fastened;

● How far (if at all) the driver was depressing

the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

● How fast the vehicle was traveling. ● Sounds are not recorded. These data can help provide a better understand- ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender, age and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equip- ment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manu- facturer and NISSAN dealer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- ment, can read the information if they have ac- cess to the vehicle or the EDR. EDR data will only be accessed with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee or as otherwise required or per- mitted by law.

OWNER’S MANUAL/SERVICE MANUAL ORDER INFORMATION

A genuine NISSAN Service Manual is the best source of service and repair information for your vehicle. Filled with wiring diagrams, illustrations and step-by-step diagnostic and adjustment pro- cedures, this manual is the same one used by the factory-trained technicians working at NISSAN dealerships. Also available are genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals, and genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. For USA For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 2000 model year and later contact: 1-800-450-9491
www.nissan-techinfo.com For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Service Manuals for the 1999 model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321
For current pricing and availability of genuine NISSAN Owner’s Manuals for this model year and prior, see a NISSAN dealer, or contact: 1-800-247-5321

For Canada To purchase a copy of a genuine NISSAN Ser- vice Manual or Owner’s Manual please contact your nearest NISSAN dealer. For the phone num- ber and location of a NISSAN dealer in your area call the NISSAN Information Center at 1-800- 387-0122 and a bilingual NISSAN representa- tive will assist you. Also available are genuine NISSAN Service and Owner’s Manuals for older NISSAN models. IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Unfortunately, accidents do occur. In this unlikely event, there is some important information you should know. Many insurance companies routinely authorize the use of non-genuine collision parts in order to cut costs, among other reasons.

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Why should you take a chance? In over 40 states, the law says you must be advised if non-genuine parts are used to repair your vehicle. And some states have enacted laws that restrict insurance companies from authoriz- ing the use of non-genuine collision parts during the new vehicle warranty. These laws help pro- tect you, so you can take action to protect your- self. It’s your right! If you should need further information visit us at: www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers).

Insist on the use of genuine NISSAN collision parts! If you want your vehicle to be restored using parts made to NISSAN’s original exacting specifica- tions – if you want to help it to last and hold its resale value, the solution is simple. Tell your insurance agent and your repair shop to only use Genuine NISSAN Collision Parts. NISSAN does not warrant non-NISSAN parts, nor does NISSAN’s warranty apply to damage caused by a non-genuine part. Using Genuine NISSAN Parts can help protect your personal safety, preserve your warranty pro- tection and maintain the resale value of your vehicle. And if your vehicle was leased, using Genuine NISSAN Parts may prevent or limit un- necessary excess wear and tear expenses at the end of your lease. NISSAN designs its hoods with crumple zones to minimize the risk that the hood will penetrate the windshield of your vehicle in an accident. Non- genuine (imitation) parts may not provide such built-in safeguards. Also, non-genuine parts of- ten show premature wear, rust and corrosion.

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10 Index

4WD warning light .

.2-15

Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . Air bag (See supplemental restraint system) . Air bag system

.5-32

.1-44

Front (See supplemental front impact .1-51
air bag system) . .1-58
.1-59, 2-17
.8-17

Air bag warning labels . Air bag warning light. Air cleaner housing filter . Air conditioner

.4-5, 4-12
Air conditioner operation . .4-16
Air conditioner service . Air conditioner specification label . .9-11
Air conditioner system refrigerant and oil recommendations . .9-6
.4-2, 4-9
Heater and air conditioner controls . Servicing air conditioner . .4-16
.4-6, 4-13

Air flow charts . Alarm system (See vehicle security system) . Anchor point locations . Antenna . Anti-lock brake warning light. Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Audible reminders . Audio system . Compact Disc (CD) changer . Compact disc (CD) player .

.2-22
.1-31
.4-36
.2-13
.5-31
.2-21
.4-17
.4-28, 4-32
.4-26

FM-AM radio with compact disc (CD) changer . FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player . Radio . Steering wheel audio control switch .

.4-28

.4-24
.4-17
.4-35

Automatic

Automatic power window switch . Automatic transmission position indicator light Driving with automatic transmission .

Automatic anti-glare inside mirror . Automatic door locks . AUX jack .

.2-46

.2-17
.5-12
.3-13
.3-4
.4-33

Battery.

Charge warning light .

Before starting the engine . Belt (See drive belt) Block heater Engine .

Bluetooth姞 hands-free phone system . Booster seats . Brake

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Brake fluid . Brake light (See stop light). Brake system . Brake warning light . Brake wear indicators .

.8-13
.2-14
.5-11
.8-16

.5-36
.4-37
.1-41

.5-31
.8-12
.8-29
.5-30
.2-14
.2-21, 8-22

Parking brake operation . Self-adjusting brakes .

Brakes . Break-in schedule . Brightness control

Instrument panel

Bulb check/instrument panel. Bulb replacement .

.5-18
.8-22
.8-22
.5-20

.2-28
.2-13
.8-29

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Car phone or CB radio . Cargo light Cargo net . Cargo (See vehicle loading information) . CD care and cleaning . CD changer (See audio system) . CD player (See audio system) . Child restraint with top tether strap . Child restraints.

.9-2
.4-36
.2-48
.2-41
.9-12
.4-34
.4-28, 4-32
.4-26
.1-31
.1-25, 1-26, 1-27, 1-29

Precautions on child restraints . Top tether strap anchor point locations .

.1-27, 1-33, 1-38, 1-41
.1-31
.3-5
.2-21
.7-2
.4-25

Child safety rear door lock. Chimes, audible reminders. Cleaning exterior and interior . Clock . Clutch

Clutch fluid .

Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch . C.M.V.S.S. certification label.

.8-12
.2-33
.9-10

Cold weather driving . Compact disc (CD) player Console box . Controls

Audio controls (steering wheel). Heater and air conditioner controls .

.5-35
.4-26
.2-36

.4-35
.4-2, 4-9

Coolant

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Changing engine coolant . Checking engine coolant level . Engine coolant temperature gauge . Corrosion protection . Cruise control Cup holders . Curtain side-impact and rollover air bag .

.9-2
.8-8
.8-7
.2-6
.7-5
.5-18
.2-38
.1-56

Daytime running light system (Canada only) . Defroster switch

Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch.

Dimensions and weights . Dimmer switch for instrument panel Door locks . Door open warning light. Drive belt . Driving

.2-27

.2-26
.9-8
.2-28
.3-3
.2-14
.8-16

Cold weather driving . Driving with automatic transmission . Driving with manual transmission . Precautions when starting and driving .

.5-35
.5-12
.5-16
.5-2

10-2

Economy - fuel . Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system . Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch . Emission control information label Emission control system warranty . Engine

Before starting the engine. Block heater . Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . Changing engine coolant . Changing engine oil . Changing engine oil filter . Checking engine coolant level . Checking engine oil level . Engine compartment check locations . Engine coolant temperature gauge . Engine cooling system . Engine oil Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . Engine oil pressure warning light . Engine oil viscosity . Engine serial number Engine specifications . Starting the engine . Engine oil pressure gauge . Event data recorders . Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .

.5-20

.5-27

.2-32
.9-10
.9-30

.5-11
.5-36

.9-2
.8-8
.8-9
.8-10
.8-7
.8-8
.8-6
.2-6
.8-7
.8-8
.9-5
.2-14
.9-5
.9-10
.9-7
.5-11
.2-8
.9-31
.5-2

First aid kit . Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . Flat tire . Floor mat positioning aid . Fluid

.6-2

.2-30
.6-2
.7-5

.8-12