engine NISSAN XTERRA 2004 WD22 / 1.G Owners Manual

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available on this model. Therefore, you may find
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
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this manual are those in effect at the time of
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specifications or design without notice and with-
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hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
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hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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GARDENA, CALIFORNIA
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
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Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to
produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical
transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc-
cessful worldwide company that manufactures cars
and trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them
in 170 nations.
NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured
by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in
Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world-
wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest
automaker in the world. In addition to cars and
trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine
engines, boats and other diversified products.
NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in-
vestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment
is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in
facilities across the continent. Some of the facilities
include the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can-
ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehiclestyling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San
Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-
nical Center North America in Farmington Hills,
Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs more than
21,000 people throughout the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people
work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers
across North America.
NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the
Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli-
ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately
4,500 people. These include company employees
and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.
In addition, many Canadians work for companies
that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-
terials and services ranging from the operation of
port facilities and transportation services, to the
supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com-
puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in
improving both performance and fuel efficiency
through new engine designs and the use of syn-
thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com-
pany has also developed ways to build quality into its
vehicles at each stage of the production process,
both through extensive use of automation and —
most importantly — through an awareness that
people
are the central element in quality control.
From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers
until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens
of checks were made to ensure that only the best job
was being done in producing and delivering your
vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that
when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for
maintenance, the service technician will perform his
work according to the quality standards that have
been established by NISSAN.
Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As you
know, seat belts are an integral part of the safety
systems that will help protect you and your passen-
gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident.
We urge you to use the seat belts every time you
drive the vehicle.
The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-
flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,
with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-
ship — a product that we can be proud to build and
you can be proud to own.
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN
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0 Illustrated table of contents
Airbags, seat belts and child restraints...............0-2
Exterior front......................................0-3
Exterior rear.......................................0-4
Passenger compartment...........................0-5Instrument panel...................................0-6
Engine compartment locations......................0-7
Warning/indicator lights...........................0-10
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1. Engine hood (P. 3-9)
2. Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-18)
3. Windshield (P. 8-26)
4. Roof rack (P. 2-33)
5. Power windows (P. 2-36)
6. Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-2, 3-4, 3-2)
7. Mirrors (P. 3-13)
8. Tire pressure (P. 9-11)
9. Flat tire (P. 6-2)
10. Tire chains (P. 5-27)
11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33)
12. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-20)
13. Fog light switch (P. 2-22)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
LII0032
EXTERIOR FRONT
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KA24DE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
3. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P.8-17)
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-17)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
11. Battery (P. 8-18)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
WDI0087
ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS
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VG33E engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model)
(P. 8-17)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
12. Battery (P. 8-18)
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VG33ER engine
1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31)
2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
(A/T model) (P. 8-14)
4. Supercharger
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23)
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P.
8-17)
8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10)
9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9)
10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10)
11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9)
12. Battery (P. 8-18)
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Warning
lightName Page
or
Anti-lock brake
warning light2-10
Automatic
transmission oil
temperature
warning light
(
model)2-10
Automatic
transmission
park warning
light
(
model)2-10
or
Brake warning
light2-10
Warning
lightName Page
Charge warning
light2-11
Door open
warning light2-11
Engine oil pres-
sure warning
light2-11
Low fuel warn-
ing light2-11
Low tire pres-
sure warning
light (if so
equipped)2-11
Low windshield
washer fluid
warning light
(if so equipped)2-12
Warning
lightName Page
Seat belt warn-
ing light and
chime2-12
Supplemental
air bag warning
light2-13
Indicator
lightName Page
Cruise main
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
Cruise set
switch indicator
light (if so
equipped)2-13
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer.....................2-3
Tachometer....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge...............2-5
Fuel gauge....................................2-6
Compass and outside temperature display
(if so equipped)...................................2-6
Outside temperature display.....................2-7
Compass display...............................2-7
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders.......2-9
Checking bulbs................................2-9
Warning lights................................2-10
Indicator lights................................2-13
Audible reminders.............................2-15
Security system (if so equipped)...................2-15
Vehicle security system.........................2-15
Windshield wiper and washer switch...............2-18
Switch operation..............................2-18
Rear window wiper and washer switch..............2-19
Rear window defroster switch......................2-20
Headlight and turn signal switch....................2-20
Headlight control switch........................2-20Daytime running light system (Canada only)......2-21
Instrument brightness control...................2-22
Turn signal switch.............................2-22
Fog light switch (if so equipped)................2-22
Hazard warning flasher switch.....................2-23
Horn............................................2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped)..................................2-24
Power outlet.....................................2-24
Dual 12 volt power outlets (if so equipped)..........2-26
Storage.........................................2-26
Storage compartment..........................2-26
Storage trays (if so equipped)...................2-27
Roof headliner net (if so equipped)..............2-27
Map pocket...................................2-28
Cup holders..................................2-29
Glove box....................................2-30
Console box (if so equipped)...................2-30
Luggage hooks................................2-31
Tonneau cover (if so equipped)..................2-32
Tubular roof rack with gear basket...............2-33
Windows........................................2-36
Power windows (if so equipped)................2-36
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1. Tachometer
2. Warning/indicator lights
3. Speedometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer/twin trip odometer7. Change button1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Reset button
SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed in
miles per hour (MPH) and kilometers per hour
(km/h) .
Odometer/Twin trip
The odometer records the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
LIC0631
WIC0632
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
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