ignition NISSAN X-TRAIL 2006 Owner's Manual

WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer so-
lution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision which may lead to
an accident. Warm the windshield with
the defroster before you wash the wind-
shield.
CAUTION

Do not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.

Do not operate the washer if the
reservoir tank is empty.

Do not fill the window washer reser-
voir tank with washer fluid concen-
trates at full strength. Some methyl
alcohol based washer fluid concen-
trates may permanently stain the
grille if spilled while filling the win-
dow washer reservoir tank.
Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates
with water to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommended levels before pouring the
fluid into the window washer reser-
voir tank. Do not use the window
washer reservoir tank to mix the
washer fluid concentrate and water.
The rear window wiper and washer operate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF position
to operate the wiper.
1Intermittent — intermittent operation (not ad-
justable)
2Low — continuous low speed operation
Turn the switch clockwise to the
position
3
to operate the washer.
Turn the switch counterclockwise to theposition
4
to operate the washer. Then
the wiper will also operate several times.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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Headlight beam select
1To select the low beam, put the lever in the
neutral position as shown.
2To select the high beam, push the lever
forward while the switch is in the
po-
sition. Pull it back to select the low beam.
3Pulling the lever toward you will flash the
headlight high beam.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEMThe daytime running lights automatically illumi-
nate when the engine is started and once the
parking brake is released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position.
The daytime running lights will be turned off
when the headlight switch is turned to the
position.
The daytime running lights will remain on until
the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or OFF
position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system
is active, tail lights on your vehicle are
not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on
your headlights. Failure to do so could
cause an accident injuring yourself and
others.
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLThe instrument brightness control operates
when the light switch is in the
or
position and the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Keep turning the control to adjust the brightness
of instrument panel lights.
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CAUTION

Do not use the driving light in city
areas or on highways with heavy traf-
fic.

Only use the driving light on moun-
tain roads or highways with little traf-
fic.

Do not keep the driving light ONfor a
long time while idling or at a low
speed.
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights will flash.
WARNING

If stopping for an emergency, be sure
to move the vehicle well off the road.

Do not use the hazard warning flash-
ers while moving on the highway un-
less unusual circumstances force you
to drive so slowly that your vehiclemight become a hazard to other traf-
fic.

Turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning flasher lights are on.
The flasher will operate with the ignition switch in
any position.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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dynamic control (VDC) system” in the “5. Start-
ing and driving” section.
The digital clock
1
displays time when the
ignition key is in the ON position.
If the power supply is disconnected, the
clock will not indicate the correct time.
Readjust the time.
ADJUSTING THE TIME
Speedometer display modelYou can adjust the clock when it is displayed.
To display the clock, push the adjusting knob2. The following is the order of the display:
TRIP A→TRIP B→CLOCK
→TEM-
PERATURE (Outside air — °C)→TRIP ATurn the adjusting knobleft to adjust the hour.
Turn the adjusting knobright to adjust the
minutes.SIC2983
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING

Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle
while it is in motion and before clos-
ing the windows. Use the window
lock switch to prevent unexpected
use of the power windows.

Do not leave children unattended in-
side the vehicle. They could unknow-
ingly activate switches or controls
and become trapped in a window.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents.
The power windows operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
Main power window switch (driver’s
side)1. Rear left passenger’s side window
2. Driver’s side window
3. Rear right passenger’s side window
4. Front passenger’s side window
5. Window lock button
To open or close the window, push down or pull
up the switch and hold it. The main switch (driver
side switches) will open or close all the win-
dows.
Locking passenger’s windowsWhen the lock button
1
is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel.
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Passenger side power window switchThe passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, hold the switch down or up.
Automatic operation (For driver’s
window)To fully open or close the driver’s window,
completely push down or pull up the switch and
release it; it need not be held. The window will
automatically open or close all the way. To stop
the window, just press or lift the switch on the
opposite side.Auto reverse functionIf the control unit detects something caught in
the driver’s window as it moves up, the window
will be immediately lowered.The auto reverse function can be activated when
the driver’s window is closed by automatic op-
eration when the ignition key is in the ON
position.
Depending on the environment or driving
conditions, the auto reverse function may
be activated if an impact or load similar to
something being caught in the window
occurs.
WARNING
There are some small distances imme-
diately before the closed position which
cannot be detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands, etc., in-
side the vehicle before closing the win-
dow.
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Sun shadeOpen or close the sun shade by sliding it
backward or forward
5.
The shade will open automatically when the
sunroof is opened. However, it must be closed
manually.
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
Sliding the sunroofTo open the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the
side
1.To close the roof, keep pressing the switch to
the
side
2.
Automatic operationTo open the roof automatically, completely press
the switch to the
side
1and release it; it
need not be held. The roof stops just before the
fully opened position. To open the roof com-
pletely, keep pressing the switch again until the
sunroof stops.
To stop the roof, just press the switch to the
side or
side. To fully close the
sunroof, you need to hold the switch.
A light press on the switch will cause the roof to
open or close until the switch is released.
Tilting the sunroofTo tilt up, first close the sunroof, then keep
pushing the
side
3
of the tilt switch. To
tilt down the sunroof, keep pushing the
side
4.
WARNING

In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
sunroof. Always use seat belts andchild restraints.

Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of their body out
of the opening while the vehicle is in
motion or while the sunroof is clos-
ing.
CAUTION

Remove water drops, snow, ice or
sand from the sunroof before open-
ing.

Do not place any heavy object on the
sunroof or surrounding area.
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If the sunroof does not closeTurn the ignition key off.
1. Remove the luggage floor board. (See “Lug-
gage floor board” earlier in this section.)2. Take out the crank handle
1.
3. Insert the longer side of the crank handle
1
into the hole.

Turn the handle clockwise to close the sun-
roof.

If the sunroof is tilted up, turn the handle
counterclockwise.
Have a NISSAN dealer check and repair the
sunroof.
ROOM LIGHTThe room light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the centeror DOOR
position
2, the light will illuminate when a door
(including back door) is opened.
When the switch is in the “ON” position
1, the
light will illuminate.
When the switch is in the “OFF” position
3, the
light will turn off.
Interior light timerThe room light will stay on for about 30 seconds
when:
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The driver’s door is unlocked by the keyfob or
a key while all doors are locked.

The key is removed from the ignition switch
while all doors are closed.

The driver’s door is unlocked while the key is
removed from the ignition switch.

The driver’s door is opened and then closed
while other doors are closed.
The room light will turn off while the 30 second
timer is activated, when:

The driver’s door is locked either with the
keyfob, a key, the door inside lock knob, or
the power door lock switch.
The ignition switch is turned ON.
CAUTION

Turn off the interior lights when you
leave the vehicle.

Do not use for extended periods of
time with the engine stopped. This
could result in a discharged battery.
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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHOperating the power door lock switch will lock
or unlock all doors (driver and front passenger
sides).
To lock the doors, push the power door lock
switch located on the driver’s armrest to the
LOCK position
1
with the driver’s or front
passenger’s door open, then close the door.
When locking the door this way, be certain
not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
To unlock, push the power door lock switch to
the UNLOCK position2.
Lockout protectionWhen the power door lock switch (driver or front
passenger) is moved to the LOCK position
1
with the key in the ignition and any door open, all
doors will lock and unlock automatically. This
helps to prevent the keys from being accidentally
locked inside the vehicle.
CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCKThe child safety rear door lock helps prevent
doors from being opened accidentally, espe-
cially when small children are in the vehicle.
When the lever is in the LOCK position
1,
the rear door can be opened only from the
outside.
To disengage, move the lever to the FREE
position
2.
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