2012 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

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

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Steering

Power steering fluid . Power steering system . Tilting steering wheel

Steering wheel audio control switch . Stop light . Storage . Storage bin. Storage tray . Sunglasses case.

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Sun visors . Supplemental air bag warning labels . Supplemental air bag warning light . Supplemental front impact air bag system . Supplemental restraint system

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Information and warning labels . Precautions on supplemental restraint system .

Supplemental restraint system (Supplemental air bag system) . Switch

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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 and outside mirror defroster 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

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Temperature gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge .

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

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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

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

Transmission

Driving with automatic transmission . Driving with manual transmission .

Travel (See registering your vehicle in another country). Trip computer . 10-6

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Trip odometer . Turn signal switch .

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Uniform tire quality grading .

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Vanity mirror . Variable voltage control system . Vehicle dimensions and weights . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch . Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system. Vehicle identification. Vehicle identification number (VIN) (Chassis number) . Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. Vehicle loading information . Vehicle recovery . Vehicle security system . Vehicle security system (NISSAN vehicle immobi- lizer system), engine start . Ventilators . Visors . Voltmeter .

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Warning

4WD warning light. Air bag warning light . Anti-lock brake warning light .

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Battery charge warning light Brake warning light Door open warning light. Engine oil pressure warning light . Hazard warning flasher switch . Low fuel warning light . Low tire pressure warning light . Low windshield-washer fluid warning light . Passenger air bag and status light . Seat belt warning light. Vehicle security system . Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders. Warning labels (for SRS) .

Warning lights . Washer switch

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 . Windows

Locking passengers’ windows . Power rear windows . Power windows . Rear power windows .

Windshield-washer fluid. Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper

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Rear window wiper and washer switches .2-26
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Windshield wiper and washer switch . Wiper blades. .8-19

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

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

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

● 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 “Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “Technical and consumer information” section.

RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL: ● Engine oil with API Certification Mark ● Viscosity SAE 5W-30
See “Engine oil and oil filter recommendation” in the “Technical and consumer information” 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’s door. For additional information, see “Wheels and tires” in the “Main- tenance and do-it-yourself” section of this manual. RECOMMENDED NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCEDURE: During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle use, follow the recommendations outlined in the “Break-in schedule” information found in the “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Fol- low these recommendations for the future reli- ability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life.

Printing : August 2011 (14) Publication No.:

OM2E 0N50U0

Printed in U.S.A.

N50-D