NISSAN XTERRA 2003 WD22 / 1.G Manual PDF

cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
cDo not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
cPre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concen-
trate and water.To operate the wiper, push the switch to
the
side.
To operate the washer, push and hold the switch
down to the
side. The wiper will cycle
twice.
CAUTION
cDo not operate the washer continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
cDo not operate the washer if the reser-
voir tank is empty.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the window and ob-
scure your vision. Warm the rear window
with the defroster before you wash the
rear window.
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REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHER SWITCH
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To defrost the rear window glass, start the engine
and push the rear window defroster switch on.
The rear window defroster indicator light on the
switch comes on. Push the switch again to turn
the defroster off.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 15 minutes.
CAUTION
When cleaning the inner side of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or dam-
age the rear window defroster.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Lighting
s1When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
s2When turning the switch to theposi-
tion, the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
SWITCHHEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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Headlight beam select
s1To select the high beam function, push the
lever forward. The high beam lights come on
and the
light illuminates.
s2Pull the lever back to select the low beam.
s3Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the
headlight high beams on and off.
Turn signal switch
Turn signal
s1Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signals cancel automatically.
Lane change signal
s2To signal a lane change, move the lever up or
down to the point where the indicator light
begins to flash, but the lever does not latch.
Instrument brightness control
The instrument brightness control operates when
the headlight switch is in theorposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of instru-
ment panel lights.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)
The headlights automatically illuminate at a re-
duced intensity when the engine is started with
the parking brake released. The daytime running
lights operate with the headlight switch in the
OFF position or in the
position. Turn the
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headlight switch to theposition for full
illumination when driving at night.
If the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started, the daytime running lights do not illumi-
nate. The daytime running lights illuminate when
the parking brake is released. The daytime run-
ning lights will remain on until the ignition switch
is turned off.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not
on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause
an accident injuring yourself and others.
To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the switch to
the
position.
To turn them off, rotate the switch to the OFF
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
posi-
tion (low beam headlights on) for the fog lights to
operate. The fog lights automatically turn off
whenever the highbeam headlight function is se-
lected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency condi-
tions. All turn signal lights flash.WARNING
cWhen stalled or stopped on the road-
way under emergency conditions, move
the vehicle well off the road.
cDo not use the hazard warning flashers
while moving on the highway unless
unusual circumstances force you to
drive so slowly that your vehicle might
become a hazard to other traffic.
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SWITCH
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cTurn signals do not work when the haz-
ard warning flasher lights are on.
The flashers will operate with the ignition switch
in any position.
Some state laws may prohibit the use of
the hazard warning flasher switch while
driving.
To sound the horn, push the center pad area of
the steering wheel.
WARNING
Do not disassemble the horn. Doing so
could affect proper operation of the
supplemental front air bag system. Tam-
pering with the supplemental front air bag
system may result in serious personal
injury.The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control System (VDC) on for most driv-
ing conditions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the
VDC system reduces the engine output to re-
duce wheel spin. The engine speed will be re-
duced even if the accelerator is depressed to the
floor. If maximum engine power is needed to free
a stuck vehicle, turn the VDC system off.
To turn off the VDC system, push the VDC OFF
switch. The
indicator will come on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the
engine and the system will operate normally. See
“Vehicle dynamic control system (VDC)” in the
“Starting and driving” section.
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OFF SWITCH (if so equipped)
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The power outlets are for powering electrical
accessories such as cellular telephones. They
are rated at 12 Volts 120 Watts maximum.
CAUTION
cTake care as the outlet and plug may be
hot during or immediately after use.
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo 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.cUse this power outlet with the engine
running. (If the engine is stopped, this
could result in a discharged battery.)
cAvoid using when the air conditioner,
headlights or rear window defroster is
on.
cBefore inserting or disconnecting a
plug, be sure the electrical accessory
being used is turned OFF.cPush the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug may
overheat or the internal temperature
fuse may blow.
cWhen not in use, be sure to close the
cap. Do not allow water to contact the
outlet.
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POWER OUTLET (if so equipped)
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STORAGE COMPARTMENT
A storage compartment is located in the center
bottom of the instrument panel.
Rear cargo without subwoofer
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STORAGE
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ROOF HEADLINER NET (if so
equipped)
The roof headliner net can be used to store paper
or small, lightweight objects that do not have
sharp edges.
WARNING
cThe cargo restrained by the roof head-
liner net must not exceed 8 oz (230 g) or
the net may not stay secured.cDo not place sharp objects in the roof
headliner net. Such objects may be-
come dangerous projectiles and cause
injury when the vehicle is moving or if
the vehicle is involved in a collision.
MAP POCKET
Map pockets are located on the side and back of
the passenger seat. The map pocket can be used
to store maps.
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CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
The cup holder should not be used while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cAvoid abrupt starting and braking when
the cup holder is being used to prevent
spilling the drink. If the liquid is hot, it
can scald you or your passenger.cUse only soft cups in the cup holder.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
The front cup holders have a rubber insert that
can be removed for cleaning and for using larger
cups.
To open the rear cup holder, pull out fully. To
close, push the cup holder in fully.
GLOVE BOX
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. When
locking
s1or unlockings2the glove box, use the
master key.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
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CONSOLE BOX (if so equipped)
WARNING
The center console box should not be
used while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
CAUTION
cThis power outlet is not designed for
use with a cigarette lighter unit.
cDo not use accessories that exceed 12
volt, 120W (10A) power draw. Do not use
double adapters or more than one elec-
trical accessory.
Upper half
Pull up on the lever to open the upper half of the
console box. The rubber mat may be removed for
cleaning.
The upper half of the console box may be used for
storage of cellular phones. An access hole is
provided at the bottom of the upper half of the
console box for phone cord routing to the power
socket.
To route a phone cord to the power socket:
1. Open the upper half of the console box.
2. Remove the rubber mat, and then remove
the cutout area from the mat.3. Remove the access hole cover.
4. Install the rubber mat.
5. Route the phone cord through the access
hole and plug into the power socket.
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