NISSAN XTERRA 2012 N50 / 2.G Quick Reference Guide

Quick RefeRence Guide
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XTeRRA

*See your Owner’s Manual for information.
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TABLe Of cOnTenTS
Ess Ential i nformation
Loose fuel cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...........................2
Roof Rack (if so equipped) ....................................... 3
first DrivE fEatur Es
Remote k eyless entry System .................................... 4
Liftgate Release ................................................ 4
Seat Adjustments .............................................. 4
Outside Mirror control Switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Starting/Stopping the engine ..................................... 5
Headlight control Switch ........................................ 6
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ................................. 6
climate controls (if so equipped) ................................. 7
f M/AM/XM
® Satellite Radio with cd changer (if so equipped) ........ 8
cruise control ................................................. 9
fuel-filler door ................................................ 10
s yst Em GuiDE
Trip computer (if so equipped) .................................. 11
Bluetooth
® Hands-free Phone System (if so equipped) ...............11
• A cellular telephone should not be used for any purpose while
driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation.
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Supplemental air bags do not replace proper seat belt usage.
• Children 12 and under should always ride in the rear seat
properly secured in child restraints or seat belts according to
their age and weight.
• Do not drink and drive.
f or more information, refer to the “safety –– seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)”, the “Heater, air
conditioner, audio and phone systems (section 4)” and the
“starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
Additional information about your vehicle is also available in your Owner’s Manual, navigation System Owner’s Manual and at www.nissanusa.com.
To view detailed
instructional videos, go to
www.nissanownersinfo.mobi/2012/xterra or snap this barcode with an appropriate barcode reader.

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essential information
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loosE fuEl C aP
A loos E fuEl CaP warning message will appear
in the odometer

01 when the fuel-filler cap is not
tightened correctly.

To tighten, turn the cap clockwise until a single click
is heard.

The warning message will disappear when the vehicle
detects the fuel-filler cap is properly tightened and the
reset button

02 is pressed for more than 1 second.


if the cap is not properly tightened the Malfunction
indicator Light
may illuminate.f
or more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
tirE Pr Essur E monitorin G systEm (tPms)
A CHECK tir E PrEs warning message will
display in the odometer
01 and the low tire pressure

warning light 02 will illuminate when one

or more tires are low on pressure and air
is needed.
• The tire pressures should be checked
when the tires are cold. The tires are considered
cold after the vehicle has been parked for 3 hours
or more or driven less than 1 mile (1.6km) at
moderate speeds.

After tire pressures are adjusted, press the reset
button
03 for more than 1 second. drive the vehicle

at speeds above 16 MPH (25km/h). The CHECK
tirE P rEs warning message and low tire pressure warning light will disappear.

When the low tire pressure warning light flashes for approximately 1 minute and then remains on,
the TPMS is not functioning properly. Have the system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

Tire pressure rises and falls depending on the heat caused by the vehicle’s operation and the
outside temperature. Low outside temperature can lower the temperature o\
f the air inside the
tire, which can cause a lower tire inflation pressure. This may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. If the warning light illuminates in low ambient temperature, check
the tire pressure in your tires.
• Check the tire pressures (including the spare tire) often and always prior to long distance trips.

The Tire and Loading Information label contains valuable information. Please refer to section 9,
“Technical and consumer information”, in your Owner’s Manual for the location of the Tire and
Loading Information label.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)”, the “starting and driving (section 5)” and the
“maintenance and do-it-yourself (section 8)” of your Owner’s Manual.
CHECK
TIRE
PRE S
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roof raCK (if so equipped)
When washing the roof rack, avoid direct contact with a high pressure washer. decal letters
may peel or chip.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
3To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

rEmotE KEylE ss Entry systE m
The Remote keyless entry System allows you to lock or
unlock your vehicle and turn on the interior lights.

To lock the vehicle, press the
button on your keyfob.


To unlock the driver’s door, press the
button on
your keyfob.

Press the
button again within 5 seconds and all doors will unlock.
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or more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
lift GatE r ElEas E
Unlock the liftgate by pressing the
button on the
keyfob twice.

To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle
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or more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments
(section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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s Eat aDJ ustmEnts
To slide the seat forward or backward, pull up on
the lever

01 under the front of the seat and slide
forward or backward. Release the lever to lock the
seat in position.

To recline the seatback, pull up on the lever
02
and lean back. To bring the seatback forward, pull
the lever up and lean your body forward. Release
the lever to lock the seatback in position.
SeAT LifTe R (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

Turn either dial
03 to adjust the angle and height of
the seat cushion to the desired position.
L u M BAR S uPPORT (if so equipped for driver’s seat)

To adjust the seat lumbar area, move the lever
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forward or backward.
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or more information, refer to the “safety –– seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system (section 1)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.

startinG/stoPPin G tHE EnG in E
AuTOMATic TRAn SMiSS iO n (if so equipped)

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever to P (P arK).

Turn the ignition switch to start.

MAnu AL TRAn SMiSS iO n (if so equipped)

Depress the brake pedal.

Move the shift lever to n (nE utral).

depress the clutch pedal to the floor.

Turn the ignition switch to start.

T uRnin G THe enGine Off

f or an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to the P (P arK) position, apply the parking
brake and turn the ignition switch to the loCK position.

For a manual transmission, apply the foot brake, place the vehicle in 1st gear, apply the parking
brake and turn the ignition switch to the loCK position.
for more information, refer to the “starting and driving (section 5)” of your Owner’s Manual.
5To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
outsiDE mirror Control sWit CH (if so equipped)
The outside mirror control switch is located on the
left side of the instrument panel.

To select the left or right mirror, move the switch
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Adjust each mirror to the desired position using the
switch

02 .

To prevent accidentally moving the mirror, move this
switch

01 to the center “neutral” position.f
or more information, refer to the “Pre-driving checks and adjustments (section 3)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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HEaDliGHt Control sWit CH
H eAd LiGHT c OnTROL

Turn the headlight control switch to the
position


01 to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights. Turn the switch to the

position
02 to turn on the headlights.
H iGH B eAM S eLec T

Push the headlight control switch forward
03 to
select the high beam function. The blue indicator
light
illuminates in the instrument panel. 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 control switch
04 to
flash the headlight high beams on and off.
fOG Li GHT SW iTc H (if so equipped)
NOTE: The headlights must be on and the low beams
selected for the fog lights to operate.

Turn the switch (inside collar) to the
position
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to turn the fog lights on.

Turn the switch (inside collar)
to the off position to
turn the fog lights off.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)”
of your Owner’s Manual.
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features, please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
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WinDsHiEl D WiPEr/W asHEr sW itCH
Move the lever to the following positions to operate
the windshield wipers:

01 Mist (mist) - One sweep operation of the
front wipers.

02 intermittent (int) - front wipers operate
intermittently. The intermittent speed can be
adjusted by twisting the time control ring

03 .

04 Low (lo) - front wipers operate at a continuous
low-speed.

05 High (Hi) - front wipers operate at a continuous
high-speed.

06 Pull the lever toward you to activate the front
washer. The front wipers will operate several
times.
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ClimatE Controls (if so equipped)
01 fan s
PEED Control D ial

Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (low) or right (high) to control fan speed.
02 tE
mPE ratur E Control D ial

Turn the temperature control dial left for cooler air or right for warmer\
air.
03 air flo
W Control B uttons

Select the air flow outlets by pressing the corresponding air flow control button:

Air flows from the center and side vents.


Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.


Air flows mainly from the foot vents.


Air flows from the center, side and foot vents.
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frostin G/DEfoGG inG front an D siDE Win Do Ws

Press the front window defroster button to turn the system on. The A/c automatically
turns on when the defroster mode is selected. This feature removes humidity from the air.

Set the fan speed control dial
01 and the temperature control dial 02 to their maximum
settings.
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Ear Win Do W an D outsi DE mirror (if so equipped) DE frostEr sWitCH

Push the rear window defroster switch to turn the system on or off.

The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
7To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
ReAR W indSHieL d W iPeR A nd WASHeR

07 intermittent (int) - Rear wiper operates
intermittently.

08 Low (on) - Rear wiper operates at a continuous
low-speed.

09 Push the lever forward to activate the rear washer.
The rear wiper will operate several times.
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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fm/am /Xm®* satE llitE raD io WitH CD CHan GEr (if so equipped)
01 vol/PWr Control K
noB

Press the vol/PWr control knob to turn the system on or off.

Turn the vol/PWr control knob to the right or left to increase or decrease the volume.
02 tra
CK/tun E/au Dio K noB

To manually tune the radio, turn the tra CK/tunE/au Dio knob left or right.
*XM® Satellite Radio is only available on vehicles equipped with optional XM® satellite subscription service.
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first drive features
To view detailed instructional videos regarding these and other features,
please go to www.nissanownersinfo.mobi.
06 air r
ECirCulation B utton

This system is used to avoid certain outside odors and helps to adjust the inside vehicle
temperature more effectively.

Press the air recirculation button to recirculate air inside the vehicle; the indicator light
on the button will illuminate.

The air recirculation mode can only be selected if the air flow mode control is in the

or position.
07 a/C B
utton

Press the a/C button to turn the air conditioner system on or off. This system helps
dehumidify the air inside the cabin and defog the windows.
08 maX a/C B
utton

Press the maX a/C button for maximum cooling (air conditioning).
for more information, refer to the “instruments and controls (section 2)” and the “Heater, air conditioner, audio and
phone systems (section 4)” of your Owner’s Manual.
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