2-20 NISSAN X-TRAIL 2006 Owners Manual

1. Engine hood (Page 3-7)
2. Clearance lights
— Switch (P.2-18)/Bulb(P.8-31)
3. Headlights
— Switch (P.2-18)/Bulb(P.8-27)
4. Turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
5. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch (P.2-15)
— Wiper replacement (P.8-20)
— Window washer fluid (P.8-15)
6. Sunroof* (P.2-38)
7. Driving light*
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
8. Power windows (P.2-36)
9. Recovery hooks (P.6-13)
10. Fog lights*
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
11. Tires
— Tires and wheels (P.8-34, 9-8)
— Flat tire (P.6-2)
12. Mirrors (P.3-11)
13. Child safety door lock (P.3-4)
* If so equipped
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1. Doors
— Keys (P.3-2)
— Door locks (P.3-3)
— Remote keyless entry (P.3-5)
2. Roof rail* (P.2-35)
3. Fuel
— Fuel-filler door (P.3-9)
— Fuel recommendation (P.9-3)
4. Stop/tail lights (bulb) (P.8-30)
5. Rear window defogger (P.2-17)
6. High-mounted stop light (bulb) (P.8-30)
7. Rear window wiper and washer (P.2-16)
8. Turn signal lights
— Switch (P.2-20)/Bulb(P.8-30)
9. Back-up light (bulb) (P.8-30)
10. Back door (P.3-7)
* If so equipped
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EXTERIOR REAR
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1. Side ventilator (P.4-7)
2. Cup holder (P.2-28)
3. Headlight/Turn signal switch/Fog light
switch* (P.2-18)
4. Driver air bag (P.1-37)/Horn (P.2-22)
5. Driver’s box/Power outlet (P.2-25)
6. Driver’s side ventilator (P.4-7)
7. Wiper and washer switch (P.2-15)
8. Center ventilator (P.4-7)
9. Meters and gauges (P.2-3)
10. Audio system*(P.4-14)/Navigation system**
(P.4-2)
11. Hazard warning flasher switch (P.2-21)
12. Passenger air bag (P.1-37)
13. Driving light switch* (P.2-20)
14. Hood release switch (P.3-7)
15. Outside mirror remote control (P.3-12)
16. Instrument brightness control (P.2-19)
17. VDC (Vehicle dynamic control) off switch*
(P.2-23)
18. Fuse box cover (P.8-22)
19. Tilting steering wheel lock lever (P.3-10)
20. Cruise control switch (P.5-16)
21. Ignition switch (P.5-6)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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1. Tachometer (P.2-5)
2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-20)/Hazard indica-
tor (P.2-21)
3. Speedometer (P.2-4)
4. Fuel gauge (P.2-6)
5. Engine coolant temperature gauge (P.2-5)
6. Warning/Indicator lights (P.2-7)
7. Odometer (Total/Twin trip) (P.2-4)/Clock
(P.2-24)
8. Reset button for trip odometer (P.2-4)/Clock
adjustment (P.2-24)
9. Automatic Transmission (AT) shift position
indicator* (P.5-10)
* If so equipped
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METERS AND GAUGES
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2 Instruments and controlsInstrument panel ................................................................... 2-2
Meters and gauges .............................................................. 2-3
Speedometer and odometer ........................................ 2-4
Tachometer ....................................................................... 2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ............................ 2-5
Fuel gauge ........................................................................ 2-6
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders ........... 2-7
Checking bulbs ............................................................... 2-7
Warning lights ................................................................. 2-7
Indicator lights ............................................................... 2-10
Audible reminders ........................................................ 2-12
Security systems ................................................................ 2-13
Vehicle security system .............................................. 2-13
NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System ...................... 2-14
Windshield wiper and washer switch ........................... 2-15
Rear window wiper and washer switch ....................... 2-16
Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch .... 2-17
Headlight and turn signal switch ................................... 2-18
Headlight switch ........................................................... 2-18
Daytime running light system .................................... 2-19
Instrument brightness control ................................... 2-19
Turn signal switch ........................................................ 2-20
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ............................. 2-20
Driving light switch (if so equipped) .............................. 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ....................................... 2-21
Horn ....................................................................................... 2-22
Heated seats (if so equipped) ........................................ 2-22SNOW mode switch (if so equipped) ......................... 2-23
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch
(if so equipped) .................................................................. 2-23
Clock ..................................................................................... 2-24
Adjusting the time ........................................................ 2-24
Power outlet ........................................................................ 2-25
Storage ................................................................................. 2-26
Driver’s box .................................................................... 2-26
Multi box ......................................................................... 2-27
Cup holders ................................................................... 2-28
Glove box ....................................................................... 2-30
Upper glove box ........................................................... 2-30
Console box .................................................................. 2-31
Luggage floor board ........................................................... 2-32
Luggage side box ................................................................ 2-32
Luggage hooks .............................................................. 2-33
Cargo net ....................................................................... 2-33
Tonneau cover (if so equipped) ............................... 2-34
Roof rail ................................................................................ 2-35
Windows .............................................................................. 2-36
Power windows ............................................................ 2-36
Sunroof (if so equipped) .................................................. 2-38
Interior lights ........................................................................ 2-39
Room light ...................................................................... 2-39
Map light ......................................................................... 2-41
Luggage room light ..................................................... 2-41


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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.
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SIC2399
SIC2274A
DRIVING LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)
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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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Seat belt cleaning ................................................. 7-5
Seat belt extenders ............................................ 1-19
Seat belt maintenance ...................................... 1-19
Seat belts ............................................................. 1-11
Shoulder belt height adjustment..................... 1-18
Three-point type with retractor ....................... 1-15
Seat(s)
Heated seats........................................................ 2-22
Seats ........................................................................ 1-2
Security system, Vehicle security system ........... 2-13
Security systems (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer
System), Engine start ............................................... 2-14
Security systems (See vehicle security
system) ......................................................................... 2-13
Servicing air conditioner .......................................... 4-14
Shift lock release ....................................................... 5-12
Shifting
Automatic transmission ............................ 5-6, 5-10
Manual transmission ................................. 5-7, 5-14
Shoulder belt height adjustment, For front
seats ............................................................................. 1-18
SNOW mode switch ................................................ 2-23
Spark plugs................................................................. 8-18
Speedometer ................................................................ 2-4
Starting
Before starting the engine .................................. 5-9
Jump starting .......................................................... 6-7
Precautions when starting and driving ............ 5-2
Push starting .......................................................... 6-9
Starting the engine ............................................... 5-9
Steering
Power steering fluid ........................................... 8-14
Power steering system ...................................... 5-24
Tilting steering wheel......................................... 3-10Storage ........................................................................ 2-26
Sun shade ................................................................... 2-38
Sunroof ........................................................................ 2-38
Supplemental air bag warning labels................... 1-47
Supplemental air bag warning light............. 1-47, 2-9
Supplemental restraint system............................... 1-37
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system.................................................................... 1-37
Switch
Fog light switch................................................... 2-20
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................ 2-21
Headlight switch ................................................. 2-18
Ignition switch ........................................................ 5-6
Ignition switch automatic transmission
models .......................................................... 5-6, 5-10
Ignition switch manual transmission
models .......................................................... 5-7, 5-14
Overdrive switch ................................................. 5-13
Power door lock switch....................................... 3-4
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch..................................................................... 2-17
Turn signal switch .............................................. 2-20
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch ... 2-23
T
Tachometer.................................................................... 2-5
Temperature gauge, Engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................................................... 2-5
Theft (Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System),
Engine start................................................................. 2-14
Three way catalyst ....................................................... 5-3
Tilting steering wheel ............................................... 3-10Tire
Flat tire ..................................................................... 6-2
Uniform tire quality grading .............................. 9-22
Tires
Tire and loading information label ...... 8-35, 9-11
Tire chains ............................................................ 8-40
Tire pressure ........................................................ 8-34
Tire rotation .......................................................... 8-41
Types of tires ....................................................... 8-39
Wheel/tire size ....................................................... 9-8
Wheels and tires ................................................ 8-34
Tonneau cover ........................................................... 2-34
Top tether strap child restraints ............................ 1-28
Towing
Tow truck towing ................................................ 6-10
Towing a trailer.................................................... 9-15
Towing load/specification chart ...................... 9-15
Towing safety....................................................... 9-18
Trailer towing .............................................................. 9-15
Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ................ 8-13
Driving with automatic transmission ..... 5-6, 5-10
Driving with manual transmission .......... 5-7, 5-14
Transmission selector lever lock release ...... 5-12
Transmitter (See remote keyless entry system) ... 3-5
Traveling or registering your vehicle in another
country ............................................................................ 9-9
Turn signal switch ..................................................... 2-20
U
Underbody cleaning .................................................... 7-3
Uniform tire quality grading .................................... 9-22


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