warning NISSAN XTERRA 2015 N50 / 2.G Owners Manual

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 “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” 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’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.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’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!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THIS MANUAL
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
are used in the following ways:
WARNING
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
risk, the procedures must be followed
precisely.
CAUTION
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures must be followed carefully.If you see this symbol, it means
“Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
vehicle.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
indicate movement or action.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
call attention to an item in the illustration.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY
Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.
APD1005

0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning/indicator lights ............................0-9

1. Vents (P. 4-15)
2. Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turnsignal switch (P. 2-28)
3. Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-56, P. 4-77)
4. Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-47, P. 2-32)
5. Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)
6. Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)
7. Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-27)
8. Storage (P. 2-38)
9. Audio system controls (P. 4-23)
10. Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-47)
11. Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-39)
12. Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-56)
13. Power outlet (P. 2-37)
14. Power outlet (P. 2-37)
LIC2870
INSTRUMENT PANEL
0-6Illustrated table of contents

15. Electronic locking rear differential(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)
16. Shift lever (P. 5-13)
17. 4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)
18. Climate controls (P.4-15)
19. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)
20. Ignition switch (P. 5-9)
21. Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-13)
22. Off-road lamps switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)
23. Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)
24. Power outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-16)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
Illustrated table of contents0-7

Warninglight Name Page
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light 2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)2-15
Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)2-15
or
Brake warning light 2-16
Charge warning
light
2-16
Warning
light Name Page
Door open warning
light 2-17
Engine oil pressure
warning light2-17
4WD warning light
(
model)2-17
Low fuel warning
light 2-17
Low tire pressure
warning light2-18
Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)2-19
Seat belt warning
light and chime
2-19
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-19
Indicator
light Name Page
Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (A/T models
only) 2-20
Cruise main switch
indicator light
2-20
Cruise set switch
indicator light2-20
Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)2-20
4WD shift indicator
light (
model)
2-20
Front passenger air
bag status light
2-20
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS
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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front manual seat adjustment . . ..................1-2
Flexible seating .................................1-4
Head restraints/Headrests ..........................1-8
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components ...................................1-9
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-10
Remove ...................................... 1-10
Install ........................................ 1-11
Adjust ........................................ 1-11
Front-seat active head restraints ................1-12
Seat belts ....................................... 1-13
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-13
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-16
Pregnant women .............................. 1-16
Injured persons ................................ 1-16
Three-point type seat belt with retractor ..........1-16
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................... 1-24
Infants ........................................ 1-25Small children
................................. 1-25
Larger children ................................ 1-25
Child restraints ................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ............................. 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-31
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-33
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-36
Installing top tether strap .......................1-38
Rear bench seat ............................... 1-39
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-39
Installing top tether strap .......................1-43
Rear bench seat ............................... 1-43
Booster seats ................................. 1-44
Supplemental

restraint system (SRS) . . .............1-47
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-61
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-62

WARNING
●Do not ride in a moving vehicle when
the seatback is reclined. This can be
dangerous. The shoulder belt will not
be against your body. In an accident,
you could be thrown into it and receive
neck or other serious injuries. You
could also slide under the lap belt and
receive serious internal injuries. ●
For the most effective protection when
the vehicle is in motion, the seat should
be upright. Always sit well back in the
seat with both feet on the floor and
adjust the seat properly. For additional
information, refer to “Precautions on
seat belt usage” in this section.
● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat
to make sure it is securely locked.
● Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents. ●
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation. The seat may move
suddenly and could cause loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
● The seatback should not be reclined
any more than needed for comfort. Seat
belts are most effective when the pas-
senger sits well back and straight up in
the seat. If the seatback is reclined, the
risk of sliding under the lap belt and
being injured is increased.
CAUTION
When adjusting the seat positions, be
sure not to contact any moving parts to
avoid possible injuries and/or damage.
FRONT MANUAL SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
ARS1152
SEATS
1-2Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

Lumbar support (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
The lumbar support feature provides adjustable
lower back support to the driver. Move the lever
forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar
area.
FLEXIBLE SEATING
WARNING
●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restraints are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
● Do not fold down the rear seats when
occupants are in the rear seat area or
any luggage is on the rear seats.
● Head restraints/headrests should be
adjusted properly as they may provide
significant protection against injury in
an accident. Always replace and adjust
them properly if they have been re-
moved for any reason. ●
If the head restraints/headrests are re-
moved for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them from
causing injury to passengers or damage
to the vehicle in case of sudden braking
or an accident.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Properly secure all cargo to help pre-
vent it from sliding or shifting. Do not
place cargo higher than the seatbacks.
In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured
cargo could cause personal injury.
WRS0389
1-4Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system

WARNING
●Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seat when it is in the
fold-down position. Use of these areas
by passengers without proper restraints
could result in serious injury in an acci-
dent or sudden stop.
● Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone
in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly. Never ride in the rear
seat unless the seat bottom cushions
are in place and latched.
● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or
straps to help prevent it from sliding or
shifting. In a sudden stop or collision,
unsecured cargo could cause personal
injury.
● When returning the seatbacks to the
upright position, be certain they are
completely secured in the latched posi-
tion. If they are not completely secured,
passengers may be injured in an acci-
dent or sudden stop. ●
If the seat cushions are removed for any
reason, they should be securely stored
to prevent them from causing injury to
passengers or damage to the vehicle in
case of sudden braking or an accident.
WARNING
Head restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against in-
jury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust-
able head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this sec-
tion. Check the adjustment after someone
else uses the seat. Do not attach anything
to the head restraint/headrest stalks or
remove the head restraint/headrest. Do
not use the seat if the head
restraint/headrest has been removed. If
the head restraint/headrest was removed,
reinstall and properly adjust the head
restraint/headrest before an occupant
uses the seating position. Failure to fol-
low these instructions can reduce the ef-
fectiveness of the head
restraints/headrests. This may increase
the risk of serious injury or death in a
collision.
HEAD RESTRAINTS/HEADRESTS
1-8Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system