low beam NISSAN XTERRA 2006 N50 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide
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FRONT-PASSENGER 
AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPER/ 
WASHER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT 
BRIGHTNESS 
CONTROL/ TRIP 
CHANGE BUT TON ( BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
TRIP COMPUTER
HE ADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL05
CLIMATE  
CONTROLS
03
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
	To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF 
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel 
will illuminate.
	To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to 
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 
and release it. The SET indicator light in the 
instrument panel will illuminate.
	To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold 
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release 
the switch.
	To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. 
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
	To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The 
SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out. 
	To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator 
light and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
05
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
	The ignition switch must be in the ON  position to activate the windshield wipers.
	Push the lever down to operate the  windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
     Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can be adjusted by     
  turning the time control. 
     Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
     Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper. 
     Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
    Rear wiper and washer switch – The rear window wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Switch operation includes:
    Intermittent (not adjustable) – Wipers operate intermittently.
     On – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     Wash — Push the lever away from you. The wipers automatically wipe    
  several times.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES 
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
01
FOUR-WHEEL 
DRIVE (4WD) 
SHIF T SWITCH
02
03	
07
08
09
10
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the headlights.  All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue  indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction.  When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the  point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch  does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights  to operate.
   Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
    Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR  
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
	POWER button – To turn the audio system on 
or off with the steering wheel controls, press 
the POWER button. 
 	
To choose preset radio stations A, B, C and CD 
press MODE repeatedly. 
	The tuning up or down < > switch can be used to 
perform the following:
•   Push the < > switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.  
•     Push and hold the < > switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or 
previous broadcasting radio station.  
•   Push the < > switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5     
  seconds to change tracks on the CD.
•   If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the 
< > switch   
  for more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
02
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) 
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
	TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one  specific trip.
	TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
	DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
	AVERAGE SPEED – (MPH or km/h) Shows the average speed since the  last reset.
	AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100 km) Shows the average  fuel consumption since the last reset.
	JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
	RESET – Press the Instrument Brightness Control/Change button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
06
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH 
(if so equipped) 
	This system provides three positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
	2WD – Dry, paved roads.
	4H – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads. (Before placing 4WD shift switch in 4H position from 2WD, ensure vehicle speed is less than 62.5 mph [100 km/h]).
	4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
08
E-LOCK SWITCH
HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL ( HDC ) 
SWITCH
04	
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/
TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
0407FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on pressure detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
	When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
	When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
INT
LO
HI
MIST
LCN0042
INT
ON
    Please see reverse side for 10.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL09
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL Turn the fan speed control dial  to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan speed. 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial to the left for cold air or right for hot air.  
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets: 
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
Air flows from center and side vents.
Air flows from center and side vents and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right. 
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR  (if so equipped) Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. Note: The rear window defroster automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR  R ECIRCULATION  BUTTON  (if so equipped)
 Press the air recirculation button  to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button  again to turn air recirculation off. 
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the defrost position . 
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01
06	
FRONT-PASSENGER 
AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPER/ 
WASHER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT 
BRIGHTNESS 
CONTROL/ TRIP 
CHANGE BUT TON ( BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
TRIP COMPUTER
HE ADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL05
CLIMATE  
CONTROLS
03
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
	To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF 
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel 
will illuminate.
	To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to 
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 
and release it. The SET indicator light in the 
instrument panel will illuminate.
	To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold 
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release 
the switch.
	To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. 
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
	To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The 
SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out. 
	To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator 
light and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
05
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
	The ignition switch must be in the ON  position to activate the windshield wipers.
	Push the lever down to operate the  windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
     Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can be adjusted by     
  turning the time control. 
     Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
     Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper. 
     Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
    Rear wiper and washer switch – The rear window wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Switch operation includes:
    Intermittent (not adjustable) – Wipers operate intermittently.
     On – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     Wash — Push the lever away from you. The wipers automatically wipe    
  several times.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES 
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
01
FOUR-WHEEL 
DRIVE (4WD) 
SHIF T SWITCH
02
03	
07
08
09
10
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the headlights.  All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue  indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction.  When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the  point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch  does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights  to operate.
   Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
    Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR  
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
	POWER button – To turn the audio system on 
or off with the steering wheel controls, press 
the POWER button. 
 	
To choose preset radio stations A, B, C and CD 
press MODE repeatedly. 
	The tuning up or down < > switch can be used to 
perform the following:
•   Push the < > switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.  
•     Push and hold the < > switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or 
previous broadcasting radio station.  
•   Push the < > switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5     
  seconds to change tracks on the CD.
•   If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the 
< > switch   
  for more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
02
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) 
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
	TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one  specific trip.
	TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
	DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
	AVERAGE SPEED – (MPH or km/h) Shows the average speed since the  last reset.
	AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100 km) Shows the average  fuel consumption since the last reset.
	JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
	RESET – Press the Instrument Brightness Control/Change button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
06
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH 
(if so equipped) 
	This system provides three positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
	2WD – Dry, paved roads.
	4H – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads. (Before placing 4WD shift switch in 4H position from 2WD, ensure vehicle speed is less than 62.5 mph [100 km/h]).
	4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
08
E-LOCK SWITCH
HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL ( HDC ) 
SWITCH
04	
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/
TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
0407FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on pressure detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
	When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
	When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
INT
LO
HI
MIST
LCN0042
INT
ON
    Please see reverse side for 10.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL09
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL Turn the fan speed control dial  to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan speed. 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial to the left for cold air or right for hot air.  
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets: 
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
Air flows from center and side vents.
Air flows from center and side vents and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right. 
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR  (if so equipped) Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. Note: The rear window defroster automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR  R ECIRCULATION  BUTTON  (if so equipped)
 Press the air recirculation button  to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button  again to turn air recirculation off. 
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the defrost position . 
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01
06	
FRONT-PASSENGER 
AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPER/ 
WASHER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT 
BRIGHTNESS 
CONTROL/ TRIP 
CHANGE BUT TON ( BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
TRIP COMPUTER
HE ADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL05
CLIMATE  
CONTROLS
03
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
	To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF 
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel 
will illuminate.
	To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to 
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 
and release it. The SET indicator light in the 
instrument panel will illuminate.
	To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold 
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release 
the switch.
	To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. 
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
	To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The 
SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out. 
	To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator 
light and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
05
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
	The ignition switch must be in the ON  position to activate the windshield wipers.
	Push the lever down to operate the  windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
     Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can be adjusted by     
  turning the time control. 
     Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
     Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper. 
     Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
    Rear wiper and washer switch – The rear window wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Switch operation includes:
    Intermittent (not adjustable) – Wipers operate intermittently.
     On – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     Wash — Push the lever away from you. The wipers automatically wipe    
  several times.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES 
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
01
FOUR-WHEEL 
DRIVE (4WD) 
SHIF T SWITCH
02
03	
07
08
09
10
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the headlights.  All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue  indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction.  When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the  point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch  does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights  to operate.
   Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
    Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR  
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
	POWER button – To turn the audio system on 
or off with the steering wheel controls, press 
the POWER button. 
 	
To choose preset radio stations A, B, C and CD 
press MODE repeatedly. 
	The tuning up or down < > switch can be used to 
perform the following:
•   Push the < > switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.  
•     Push and hold the < > switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or 
previous broadcasting radio station.  
•   Push the < > switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5     
  seconds to change tracks on the CD.
•   If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the 
< > switch   
  for more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
02
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) 
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
	TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one  specific trip.
	TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
	DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
	AVERAGE SPEED – (MPH or km/h) Shows the average speed since the  last reset.
	AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100 km) Shows the average  fuel consumption since the last reset.
	JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
	RESET – Press the Instrument Brightness Control/Change button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
06
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH 
(if so equipped) 
	This system provides three positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
	2WD – Dry, paved roads.
	4H – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads. (Before placing 4WD shift switch in 4H position from 2WD, ensure vehicle speed is less than 62.5 mph [100 km/h]).
	4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
08
E-LOCK SWITCH
HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL ( HDC ) 
SWITCH
04	
INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/
TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
0407FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on pressure detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
	When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
	When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
INT
LO
HI
MIST
LCN0042
INT
ON
    Please see reverse side for 10.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL09
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL Turn the fan speed control dial  to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan speed. 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial to the left for cold air or right for hot air.  
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets: 
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
Air flows from center and side vents.
Air flows from center and side vents and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right. 
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR  (if so equipped) Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. Note: The rear window defroster automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR  R ECIRCULATION  BUTTON  (if so equipped)
 Press the air recirculation button  to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button  again to turn air recirculation off. 
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the defrost position . 
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01
06	
FRONT-PASSENGER 
AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
WINDSHIELD WIPER/ 
WASHER SWITCH
INSTRUMENT 
BRIGHTNESS 
CONTROL/ TRIP 
CHANGE BUT TON ( BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
TRIP COMPUTER
HE ADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROLCRUISE CONTROL05
CLIMATE  
CONTROLS
03
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
	To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF 
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel 
will illuminate.
	To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to 
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 
and release it. The SET indicator light in the 
instrument panel will illuminate.
	To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold 
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release 
the switch.
	To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. 
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
	To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The 
SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out. 
	To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator 
light and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
05
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
	The ignition switch must be in the ON  position to activate the windshield wipers.
	Push the lever down to operate the  windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
     Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can be adjusted by     
  turning the time control. 
     Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
     Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper. 
     Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
    Rear wiper and washer switch – The rear window wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Switch operation includes:
    Intermittent (not adjustable) – Wipers operate intermittently.
     On – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     Wash — Push the lever away from you. The wipers automatically wipe    
  several times.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES 
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
01
FOUR-WHEEL 
DRIVE (4WD) 
SHIF T SWITCH
02
03	
07
08
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the headlights.  All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue  indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction.  When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the  point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch  does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights  to operate.
   Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
    Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR  
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
	POWER button – To turn the audio system on 
or off with the steering wheel controls, press 
the POWER button. 
 	
To choose preset radio stations A, B, C and CD 
press MODE repeatedly. 
	The tuning up or down < > switch can be used to 
perform the following:
•   Push the < > switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.  
•     Push and hold the < > switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or 
previous broadcasting radio station.  
•   Push the < > switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5     
  seconds to change tracks on the CD.
•   If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the 
< > switch   
  for more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) 
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
	TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one  specific trip.
	TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
	DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
	AVERAGE SPEED – (MPH or km/h) Shows the average speed since the  last reset.
	AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100 km) Shows the average  fuel consumption since the last reset.
	JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
	RESET – Press the Instrument Brightness Control/Change button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH 
(if so equipped) 
	This system provides three positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
	2WD – Dry, paved roads.
	4H – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads. (Before placing 4WD shift switch in 4H position from 2WD, ensure vehicle speed is less than 62.5 mph [100 km/h]).
	4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
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E-LOCK SWITCH
HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL ( HDC ) 
SWITCH
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/
TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
0407FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on pressure detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
	When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
	When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL Turn the fan speed control dial  to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan speed. 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial to the left for cold air or right for hot air.  
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets: 
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
Air flows from center and side vents.
Air flows from center and side vents and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right. 
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR  (if so equipped) Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. Note: The rear window defroster automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR  R ECIRCULATION  BUTTON  (if so equipped)
 Press the air recirculation button  to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button  again to turn air recirculation off. 
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the defrost position . 
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/ 
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INSTRUMENT 
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CHANGE BUT TON ( BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
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CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
	To activate the cruise control, push the ON/OFF 
switch. The indicator light in the instrument panel 
will illuminate.
	To set cruising speed, accelerate the vehicle to 
the desired speed, push the COAST/SET switch 
and release it. The SET indicator light in the 
instrument panel will illuminate.
	To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold 
the ACCEL/RES switch. When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release 
the switch.
	To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch. 
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
	To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch or tap the brake pedal. The 
SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out. 
	To turn off cruise control, push the ON/OFF switch. Both the CRUISE indicator 
light and the SET indicator light in the instrument panel will go out.
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
	The ignition switch must be in the ON  position to activate the windshield wipers.
	Push the lever down to operate the  windshield wipers.
 Switch operation includes:
     Intermittent – Wipers operate intermittently and can be adjusted by     
  turning the time control. 
     Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
     Mist – Lift the lever up for one sweep operation of the wiper. 
     Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
    Rear wiper and washer switch – The rear window wiper and washer operates when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Switch operation includes:
    Intermittent (not adjustable) – Wipers operate intermittently.
     On – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
     Wash — Push the lever away from you. The wipers automatically wipe    
  several times.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES 
FOR AUDIO CONTROL
AUDIO SYSTEM
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DRIVE (4WD) 
SHIF T SWITCH
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
 Turn the headlight switch to the  position to turn on the headlights.  All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
 Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue  indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
 Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
 Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction.  When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
 To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the  point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch  does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights  to operate.
   Turn the switch to the position to turn on the fog lights.
    Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES FOR  
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
	POWER button – To turn the audio system on 
or off with the steering wheel controls, press 
the POWER button. 
 	
To choose preset radio stations A, B, C and CD 
press MODE repeatedly. 
	The tuning up or down < > switch can be used to 
perform the following:
•   Push the < > switch for less than 1.5 seconds to change to a preset station.  
•     Push and hold the < > switch for more than 1.5 seconds to seek to the next or 
previous broadcasting radio station.  
•   Push the < > switch while playing a CD (if so equipped) for less than 1.5     
  seconds to change tracks on the CD.
•   If the vehicle is equipped with a CD changer, push and hold the 
< > switch   
  for more than 1.5 seconds to change between CDs.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped) 
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
	TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one  specific trip.
	TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
	DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
	AVERAGE SPEED – (MPH or km/h) Shows the average speed since the  last reset.
	AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100 km) Shows the average  fuel consumption since the last reset.
	JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
	RESET – Press the Instrument Brightness Control/Change button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) SHIFT SWITCH 
(if so equipped) 
	This system provides three positions so the driver can select the desired drive mode according to driving conditions.
	2WD – Dry, paved roads.
	4H – Rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads. (Before placing 4WD shift switch in 4H position from 2WD, ensure vehicle speed is less than 62.5 mph [100 km/h]).
	4LO – When maximum power and traction are required (steep grades, rocky, sandy or muddy roads).
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E-LOCK SWITCH
HILL DESCENT 
CONTROL ( HDC ) 
SWITCH
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INSTRUMENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL/
TRIP CHANGE BUTTON
The instrument brightness control operates when the headlight control switch is in the orposition.
Turn the control to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Press the change button to select trip computer features. See above for more information on the trip computer.
0407FRONT-PASSENGER AIR BAG STATUS LIGHT
This vehicle is equipped with the Nissan Advanced Air Bag system. Under some conditions, depending on pressure detected on the passenger seat and how the seat belt is used, the front-passenger air bag is designed to automatically turn OFF. When the front-passenger air bag is OFF, the front-passenger air bag status light will illuminate*. For example:
	When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is occupied by a small adult, child or child restraint as outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is OFF and will not inflate in a crash.
	When the front-passenger’s seat is occupied and the passenger meets the conditions outlined in the Owner’s Manual, the  will not illuminate to indicate that the front-passenger air bag is operational.
*When the system detects that the front-passenger’s seat is unoccupied, the passenger air bag status light will not illuminate even though the front-passenger air bag is OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for detailed information regarding the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System.
INT
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MIST
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    Please see reverse side for 10.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL09
FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL Turn the fan speed control dial  to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan speed. 
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial to the left for cold air or right for hot air.  
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets: 
Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling (air conditioning).
Air flows from center and side vents.
Air flows from center and side vents and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows from defroster outlets and the front and rear floor outlets.
Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
 Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
 Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
 To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right. 
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING REAR WINDOW AND OUTSIDE HEATED MIRROR  (if so equipped) Push the rear window defroster switch on. Push the switch again to manually turn the defroster off. Note: The rear window defroster automatically turns off in approximately 15 minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR  R ECIRCULATION  BUTTON  (if so equipped)
 Press the air recirculation button  to recirculate air inside the vehicle.
 Press the air recirculation button  again to turn air recirculation off. 
 The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the defrost position . 
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