lights NISSAN X-TRAIL 2006 User Guide

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH1
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning
direction. When the turn is completed, the turn
signals cancel automatically.2
Lane change signal
To indicate a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where lights begin flashing.
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight
switch to the
or
position, then turn
the switch to the
position. To turn them off,
turn the switch to the OFF position.To turn the driving light on, push the “ON” side
1of the driving light switch when the headlight
switch is in the
(high beam) position.
To turn off the driving light, push the “OFF” side
2
of the switch.

When the headlight switch is turned to the
neutral (low beam) position, the driving light
will be turned off. To turn on the driving light
again, push the ON side of the driving light
switch.

The driving light cannot be turned on without
the headlights on.
SIC2398
SIC2399
SIC2274A
DRIVING LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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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.
SIC2475
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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CAUTION

The outlet and plug may be hot dur-
ing or immediately after use.

This power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.

Do not use with accessories that ex-
ceed a 12 volt, 120W (10A) power
draw. Do not use double adapters or
more than one electrical accessory.
Use only one power outlet at a time.

Use power outlets with the engine
running to avoid discharging the ve-
hicle battery. (If the engine is
stopped, this could result in a dis-
charged battery.)

Avoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster
is on.

Before inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure to turn off the power
switch of electrical accessory being
used or the ACC power of the vehicle.

Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat or the internal tem-
perature fuse may blow.

When not in use, be sure to replace
the cover. Do not allow water to con-
tact the socket.
DRIVER’S BOXTo open the driver’s box, push the button and
pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down.
WARNING
Keep the lid of the box closed while
driving to help prevent injury in an acci-
dent or a sudden stop.
SIC1710A
Luggage room
SIC2400
STORAGE
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damaged.Luggage can be carried on the roof by securing
crossbars to the roof rails. Follow all crossbar
manufacturers instructions for installing and use
of the crossbars. The roof rails are designed to
carry loads (luggage plus crossbars) below 100
kg (221 lb). Overloading may cause damage to
the vehicle.
CAUTION

Do not put or hang anything on or
around side pipes or plastic covers.

Do not remove plastic covers except
at the crossbar fixing points
1.

For crossbar installation on roof rails
with driving lights, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
SPA1345B
Roof rail without driving lights
SPA1766A
Roof rail with driving lights
ROOF RAIL
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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:
SIC1716A
SIC2960
Type A
INTERIOR LIGHTS
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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.
SIC2963
Type B
SIC2961
Type A
SIC2963
Type B
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MAP LIGHTType A:
To turn on the map light, push the switch in, and
the light illuminates. To turn off, push the switch
again.
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.
Type B:
The map light has a three-position switch.
When the switch is in the “DOOR” position
1,
the light illuminates when a door is opened.
When the map light switch is in the “ON”
position
2, the map light will illuminate.
When the switch is in the “OFF” position
3, the
map light does not illuminate.
LUGGAGE ROOM LIGHTThe luggage room light has a three-position
switch.
When the switch is in the center position
2, the
light will illuminate when a door (including the
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 timerTimer function works the same as the room light.See “Room light” earlier in this section.
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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5. The hazard indicator flashes twice.

When the LOCK button is pushed with all
doors locked, the hazard indicator flashes
twice as a reminder that the doors are already
locked.
*1: Doors lock with the keyfobwhile a key is in
the ignition switch. However, the panic
alarm will not activate when the key is in the
ignition switch.
*2: Doors lock with the keyfobwhile any door is
open. However, hazard indicator and horn
mode will not function.Unlocking doors1. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
once.

The driver’s door unlocks

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition key in
any position except the ON position.

The interior light turns on and the light timer
activates for 30 seconds when the switch is
in the DOOR or centerposition with the
ignition key in any position except the ON
position.
2. Push the UNLOCK button
B
on the keyfob
again within 5 seconds.
All doors unlock

The hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
If the following operation is not carried out
within 5 minutes after pressing the
UNLOCK button, all doors will be locked
automatically.

any door is opened.

the ignition key is turned to the ON
position
The interior light can be turned off without
waiting for 30 seconds by turning the ignition
switch to the ON position or by locking the
doors with the keyfob.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the alarm to call attention as
follows:
1. Push the PANIC button
Con the keyfobfor
longer than 0.5 seconds.
2. The theft warning alarm and headlights will
stay on for 30 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops when:

It has run for 30 seconds, or
The LOCK or the UNLOCK button is
pressed, or

The PANIC button is pushed on the keyfob
for more than 0.5 seconds.
BATTERY REPLACEMENTSee the “8. Maintenance and do-it-yourself”
section for battery replacement.
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Do not put anything on or near the
steering wheel when tilting.
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORWhile holding the inside rearview mirror, adjust
the mirror angle until the desired position is
achieved.
The night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Pull the adjusting lever
1
when the glare from
the headlights of the vehicle behind you ob-
structs your vision at night.
Push the adjusting lever2
during the day for
the best rearward visibility.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
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MIRRORS
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Turn the dial to the AUTO position to return to
automatic control of the fan speed.
Intake air control (Air recirculation/Fresh
air):
Each time the air intake button is pushed, the
indicator light on the button will alternate be-
tween
(Air recirculation) and
(Fresh air).
When the
indicator light is on, the interior
air is recirculated. When the air recirculation
mode is selected with the A/C indicator off while
the fan speed control dial is in the AUTO
position, the air conditioner will turn on.
When theindicator light is on, the outside
air is drawn into the passenger compartment.

When the air intake button is pushed for
longer than 1.5 seconds, both indicator lights
(
and
) will flash twice, and then
the intake air will be controlled automatically.
During this AUTO mode, the indicator light of
the currently selected mode illuminates.

When the air flow control dial is in the
or
position, the air recirculation
mode does not activate.
Air flow control:
Turning the air flow control dial selects the air
outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors.: Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors and foot outlets.: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.: Air flows from defroster and foot out-
lets.: Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature. The temperature range is
between 18°C (65°F) and 32°C (85°F).
To turn the system off:
Turn the fan speed control dial to the OFF
position.
Operating tips:
When the engine coolant temperature and out-
side air temperature are low, the air flow from the
foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of
150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction.
After the coolant temperature warms up, the air
flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.The sensor
1
on the instrument panel helps
maintain a constant temperature; do not put
anything on or around this sensor.
In-cabin microfilterThe air conditioning system is equipped with an
in-cabin microfilter which collects dirt, pollen,
dust, etc. To make sure the air conditioner heats,
defogs, and ventilates efficiently, replace the
filter according to the specified maintenance
intervals listed in your Service and Maintenance
Guide. To replace the filter, contact a NISSAN
dealer.
The filter should be replaced if the air flow
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Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
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