fuel NISSAN X-TRAIL 2006 Owner's Guide

10 Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)................................ 5-25
Air bag warning labels ............................................. 1-47
Air bag warning light ....................................... 1-47, 2-9
Air cleaner housing filter.......................................... 8-18
Air conditioner
Air conditioner service....................................... 4-14
Air conditioner specification label .................. 9-11
Air conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations ..................... 4-14, 9-6
Heater and air conditioner (automatic) ......... 4-11
Heater and air conditioner (manual)................. 4-8
In-cabin microfilter .................................. 4-11, 4-13
Alcohol, drugs and driving......................................... 5-4
Anchor point locations
Top tether strap .................................................. 1-28
Antenna ........................................................................ 4-17
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 5-25
Anti-lock brake warning light .................................... 2-7
Appearance care
Exterior appearance care .................................... 7-2
Interior appearance care ..................................... 7-4
Armrest......................................................................... 1-10
Audible reminders ..................................................... 2-12
Audio operation precautions .................................. 4-14
Audio system .............................................................. 4-14
Autochanger, Compact Disc (CD) ....................... 4-22Automatic
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-6, 5-10
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-12
Avoiding collision and rollover .................................. 5-3
B
Back door ...................................................................... 3-7
Battery .......................................................................... 8-16
Battery replacement
Remote keyless entry system .......................... 8-24
Before starting the engine ......................................... 5-9
Belts (See drive belts) ............................................. 8-17
Booster seats ............................................................ 1-32
Brake
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ......................... 5-25
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-14
Brake booster ...................................................... 8-22
Brake pedal .......................................................... 8-21
Brake pedal check ............................................. 8-21
Brake system ....................................................... 5-24
Parking brake check............................... 5-15, 8-21
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-15
Warning light .......................................................... 2-8
Break-in schedule ..................................................... 5-18
Brightness control, Instrument panel ................... 2-19
Bulbcheck/instrument panel .................................... 2-7
Bulbreplacement ...................................................... 8-26C
Cabin air filter ................................................. 4-11, 4-13
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants...... 9-2
Car phone or CB radio............................................ 4-32
Cargo (See vehicle loading information)............. 2-33
Cargo net .................................................................... 2-33
Cassette player (See audio system) .................... 4-21
Catalytic converter, Three way catalyst ................. 5-3
CD care and cleaning .............................................. 4-32
Child restraints ........................................................... 1-20
Installation on front passenger seat............... 1-21
Installation on rear center or outboard
positions ................................................................ 1-35
Precautions on child restraints........................ 1-20
Top tether strap anchor point locations ....... 1-28
With top tether strap ......................................... 1-28
Child safety ................................................................. 1-14
Child safety rear door lock ........................................ 3-4
Chimes
Audible reminders............................................... 2-12
Seat belt warning light and chime .................... 2-9
Circuit breaker, Fusible link .................................... 8-23
Cleaning exterior and interior .......................... 7-2, 7-4
Clock ............................................................................ 2-24
Clutch fluid.................................................................. 8-14
C.M.V.S.S. certification label .................................. 9-10
Cold weather driving ................................................ 5-28
Compact Disc (CD) changer operation .............. 4-22


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Compact Disc (CD) player (See audio
system) ............................................................. 4-27, 4-30
Console box................................................................ 2-31
Control panel buttons (models with navigation
system) ........................................................................... 4-2
Controls
Control panel buttons (display with navigation
system)..................................................................... 4-2
Heater and air conditioner controls
(automatic) .............................................................. 4-8
Coolant
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Corrosion protection ................................................... 7-5
Cover, Tonneau cover .............................................. 2-34
Cruise control............................................................. 5-16
Cup holders ................................................................ 2-28
D
Daytime running light system ................................. 2-19
Defroster switch, Rear window and outside
mirror defroster switch ............................................. 2-17
Dimensions and weights ............................................ 9-8
Display controls (See control panel buttons),
With navigation system .............................................. 4-2
Door open warning light ............................................ 2-8
Drive belts ................................................................... 8-17
Driving
Cold weather driving ......................................... 5-28
Driving with automatic transmission .............. 5-10
Driving with manual transmission ................... 5-14On-pavement and offroad driving ..................... 5-4
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Safety precautions ................................................ 5-4
E
Economy, Fuel............................................................ 5-18
Emission control information label ........................ 9-10
Emission control system warranty......................... 9-23
Engine
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Break-in schedule............................................... 5-18
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine coolant .................................... 8-9
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-11
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-12
Checking engine coolant level........................... 8-8
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10
Coolant temperature gauge ............................... 2-5
Engine block heater ........................................... 5-30
Engine compartment check locations.............. 8-7
Engine cooling system ......................................... 8-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation......... 9-5
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
Engine specifications ........................................... 9-7
If your vehicle overheats ...................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Event data recorders ................................................ 9-24
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide).............................. 5-2F
Filter
Air cleaner housing filter ................................... 8-18
Changing engine oil filter ................................. 8-12
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) ... 2-21
Flat tire............................................................................ 6-2
Floor mat cleaning ....................................................... 7-4
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-13
Brake and clutch fluid ....................................... 8-14
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Engine coolant ....................................................... 8-8
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-14
Window washer fluid ......................................... 8-15
FM-AM radio with cassette player and
Compact Disc (CD) changer ................................. 4-19
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ................................................................ 4-25, 4-29
Fog light switch ......................................................... 2-20
Four-wheel drive (4WD).......................................... 5-19
Four-wheel drive (4WD), 4WD mode switch
operations.................................................................... 5-20
Front manual seat adjustment .................................. 1-2
Front power seat adjustment .................................... 1-4
Fuel
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Fuel economy ...................................................... 5-18
Fuel octane rating ................................................. 9-3
Fuel recommendation ........................................... 9-3
Gauge ...................................................................... 2-6


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Fuses ............................................................................ 8-22
Fusible links ................................................................ 8-23
G
Gas cap ....................................................................... 3-10
Gauge ............................................................................. 2-3
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................. 2-5
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 2-6
Odometer ................................................................ 2-4
Speedometer .......................................................... 2-4
Tachometer ............................................................. 2-5
General maintenance .................................................. 8-2
Glove box .................................................................... 2-30
Glove box lock ........................................................... 2-30
H
Hazard warning flasher switch............................... 2-21
Head restraints ............................................................. 1-9
Headlights
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-27
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-18
Heated seats .............................................................. 2-22
Heater, Engine block heater ................................... 5-30
Hood release ................................................................ 3-7
Hook, Luggage hook ................................................ 2-33
Horn .............................................................................. 2-22
How to stop alarm, Vehicle security .................... 2-14
I
Ignition switch ............................................................... 5-6Automatic transmission models ............. 5-6, 5-10
Key positions .......................................................... 5-8
Manual transmission models .................. 5-7, 5-14
Immobilizer system .................................................... 2-14
In-cabin microfilter ......................................... 4-11, 4-13
Indicator lights............................................................ 2-10
Instrument brightness control ................................ 2-19
Instrument panel........................................................... 2-2
Interior light replacement......................................... 8-30
Interior lights ............................................................... 2-39
J
Jump starting................................................................. 6-7
K
Keyless entry (See remote keyless entry
system) ........................................................................... 3-5
Keys................................................................................. 3-2
L
Label, Air conditioner specification label ............ 9-11
Label, C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..................... 9-10
Label, Emission control information label............ 9-10
Labels
Air bag warning labels ...................................... 1-47
Engine serial number ......................................... 9-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) .................. 9-9
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system....................................................... 1-26Light
Air bag warning light ......................................... 1-47
Bulbreplacement ............................................... 8-26
Fog light switch................................................... 2-20
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-18
Headlights Bulbreplacement .......................... 8-27
Interior lights ........................................................ 2-39
Luggage room light ............................................ 2-41
Map light ............................................................... 2-41
Replacement ........................................................ 8-26
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ..................................................... 2-7, 2-10
Lights, Exterior and interior light replacement ... 8-30
Loading information (See vehicle loading
information) ................................................................. 9-11
Lock
Back door lock....................................................... 3-7
Door locks ............................................................... 3-3
Glove box lock..................................................... 2-30
Luggage floor board ................................................. 2-32
Luggage hooks .......................................................... 2-33
Luggage room light................................................... 2-41
M
Maintenance
Battery ................................................................... 8-16
General maintenance ........................................... 8-2
Inside the vehicle................................................... 8-3
Maintenance information (display) .................... 4-3
Maintenance precautions .................................... 8-5
Maintenance requirements.................................. 8-2
Outside the vehicle............................................... 8-2
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-19


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Under the hood and vehicle ............................... 8-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........................... 2-10
Manual front seat adjustment ................................... 1-2
Map light...................................................................... 2-40
Meters and gauges ..................................................... 2-3
Meters and gauges, Instrument brightness
control .......................................................................... 2-19
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror ........................................ 3-11
Outside rearview mirrors .................................. 3-12
Vanity mirror ......................................................... 3-13
N
Net, Cargo net ........................................................... 2-33
New vehicle break-in ................................................ 5-18
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ................... 2-14
Engine start............................................................. 5-8
O
Odometer ....................................................................... 2-4
Oil
Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants ................................................................. 9-2
Changing engine oil ........................................... 8-11
Checking engine oil level ................................. 8-10
Engine oil .............................................................. 8-10
Engine oil viscosity ............................................... 9-5
Outside rearview mirrors ......................................... 3-12
Overdrive switch........................................................ 5-13
Overheat, If your vehicle overheats ......................... 6-9
Owner’s Manual/Service Manual order
information................................................................... 9-25P
Parking
Brake check ......................................................... 8-21
Parking brake check .......................................... 5-15
Parking brake operation .................................... 5-15
Parking on hills .................................................... 5-15
Parking/parking on hills ........................................... 5-23
Phone, Car phone or CB radio ............................. 4-32
Power
Front seat adjustment .......................................... 1-4
Power outlet ......................................................... 2-25
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-14
Power steering system ...................................... 5-24
Power windows................................................... 2-35
Pre-tensioner seat belt system .............................. 1-45
Precautions
Audio operation ................................................... 4-14
Braking precautions ........................................... 5-24
Child restraints .................................................... 1-20
Cruise control ...................................................... 5-16
Driving safety .......................................................... 5-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 8-5
On-pavement and offroad driving ..................... 5-4
Seat belt usage ................................................... 1-11
Supplemental restraint system ........................ 1-37
When starting and driving .................................. 5-2
Push starting ................................................................. 6-9
R
Radio
Car phone or CB radio ..................................... 4-32FM-AM radio with cassette player and
Compact Disc (CD) changer .......................... 4-19
FM-AM radio with Compact Disc
(CD) player ............................................... 4-25, 4-29
Rear center seat belt................................................ 1-19
Rear door lock, Child safety rear door lock.......... 3-4
Rear power point....................................................... 2-25
Rear seat adjustment .................................................. 1-6
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch ........................................................................... 2-17
Rear window wiper and washer switch .............. 2-16
Registering your vehicle in another country.......... 9-9
Remote keyless entry system ................................... 3-5
Rollover........................................................................... 5-3
S
Safety
Child seat belts ................................................... 1-14
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
Seat belt warning chime ............................................ 2-9
Seat belt warning light ............................................. 1-11
Seat adjustment
Front manual seat adjustment............................ 1-2
Front power seat adjustment ............................. 1-4
Rear seat adjustment ........................................... 1-6
Seat belt(s)
Child safety .......................................................... 1-14
Injured persons.................................................... 1-15
Larger children .................................................... 1-14
Pre-tensioner seat belt system ....................... 1-45
Precautions on seat belt usage ...................... 1-11
Pregnant women ................................................. 1-15
Rear center seat belt ......................................... 1-19


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FUEL RECOMMENDATION:Use unleaded regular gasoline with an oc-
tane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock
Index) number (Research octane number
91).
CAUTION

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

Under no circumstances should a
leaded gasoline be used, since 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
vehicle limited warranty.
For additional information, see “Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants” in the “9. Techni-
cal and consumer information” section.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION:
API Certification Mark

API grade SG, Energy Conserving II or API
grade SH, SJ or SL, Energy Conserving

ILSAC grade GF-II & GF-III

SAE 5W-30 viscosity oil is preferred for all
ambient temperatures. SAE 10W-30,
10W-40 viscosity oil may be used for ambi-
ent temperatures above −18°C (0°F).
See “Capacities and recommended fuel/
lubricants” in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section for engine oil and oil filter
recommendation.COLD TIRE PRESSURES:See Tire and Loading Information label affixed to
the inside of the driver side center pillar.NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION:During the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of ve-
hicle use, follow the recommendations outlined
in the “Break-in schedule” Information found in
the “5. Starting and driving” section of this
Owner’s Manual.
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QUICK REFERENCE1. Battery (P.8-16)
2. Brake fluid (P.8-14)
3. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
4. Hood release (P.3-7)
5. Seat (P.1-2)
6. Seat belt (P.1-11)
7. Door lock/key (P.3-3)
8. Fuel (P.3-9, P.9-2)
9. Engine oil (P.8-10)
10. Windshield washer fluid (P.8-15)
11. Engine coolant (P.8-8)
12. Power steering fluid (P.8-14)
13. Audio system (P.4-14)/
Heater and air conditioner (P.4-8)
14. Spare tire (P.6-2)
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