FOREWORD
READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN
Before driving your vehicle please read this Own-
As with other vehicles with features for
owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with
er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity
off-road use, failure to operate four-wheel
confidence. It was produced using the latest
with controls and maintenance requirements, as-
drive models correctly may result in loss of
techniques and strict quality control.
sisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle.
control or an accident. Be sure to read
“Driving safety precautions” in the “Start-
This manual was prepared to help you under-
ing and driving” section of this manual.
stand the operation and maintenance of your
WARNING
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!
This vehicle will handle and maneuver
manual before operating your vehicle.
Follow these important driving rules to
differently from an ordinary passenger
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
car because it has a higher center of
explains details about the warranties cov-
for you and your passengers!
gravity for off-road use. As with other
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
● NEVER drive under the influence of al-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
cohol or drugs.
result in loss of control or an accident.
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
and never drive too fast for conditions.
road driving precautions”, and “Avoid-
explain how to resolve any concerns you
ing collision and rollover”, and “Driving
may have with your vehicle, as well as
● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-
priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
safety precautions”, in the “Starting and
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
children should be seated in the rear
driving” section of this manual.
law.
seat.
Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
● ALWAYS provide information about the
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
best. When you require any service or have any
proper use of vehicle safety features to
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
This vehicle should not be modified.
all occupants of the vehicle.
extensive resources available to them.
Modification could affect its performance,
● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for
safety or durability, and may even violate
important safety information.
governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems result-
For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive
ing from modifications may not be cov-
models, a
mark is placed at the begin-
ered under NISSAN warranties.
ning of the applicable sections/items.
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WHEN READING THE MANUAL
This manual includes information for all options
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available on this model. Therefore, you may find
WARNING
some information that does not apply to your
vehicle.
WARNING
All information, specifications and illustrations in
this manual are those in effect at the time of
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change
and certain vehicle components contain
specifications or design without notice and with-
or emit chemicals known to the State of
out obligation.
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles
THIS MANUAL
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
You will see various symbols in this manual. They
State of California to cause cancer and
are used in the following ways:
APD1005
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this”
or “Do not let this happen.”
This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause death or serious
personal injury. To avoid or reduce the
If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra-
risk, the procedures must be followed
tion, it means the arrow points to the front of the
precisely.
vehicle.
CAUTION
© 2006 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
This is used to indicate the presence of a
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’s
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
indicate movement or action.
Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
system, or transmitted in any form, or by any
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
cedures must be followed carefully.
Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these
recording or otherwise, without the prior written
call attention to an item in the illustration.
permission of Nissan North America, Inc.
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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
NISSAN CARES . . .
Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer are
our primary concerns. Your NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs.
However, if there is something that your NISSAN
The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
You can write to NISSAN with the information at:
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
following information:
For U.S. customers
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
– Your name, address, and telephone number
Nissan North America, Inc.
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
Consumer Affairs Department
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
– Vehicle identification number (attached to the
P.O. Box 191
number:
top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)
Gardena, California 90248-0191
For U.S. customers
For Canadian customers
1-800-NISSAN-1
– Date of purchase
Nissan Canada Inc.
(1-800-647-7261)
– Current odometer reading
5290 Orbitor Drive
For Canadian customers
– Your NISSAN dealer’s name
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
1-800-387-0122
– Your comments or questions
OR
We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.
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Table of
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Contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
1
Instruments and controls
2
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
3
Heater, air conditioner and audio systems
4
Starting and driving
5
In case of emergency
6
Appearance and care
7
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
8
Technical and consumer information
9
Index
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Airbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2
Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6
Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Engine compartment check locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-8
Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-9
Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5
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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
1.
2nd row seat belts (P. 1-10)
2.
Supplemental curtain side-impact and
rollover air bags (if so equipped)
(P. 1-39)
3.
Front seat belts (P. 1-10)
4.
Supplemental front impact air bags
(P.1-39)
5.
Seats (P. 1-2)
6.
Occupant classification sensor
(pressure sensor) (P.1-39)
7.
Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-52)
8.
Supplemental side air bag modules
(if so equipped) (P.1-51)
9.
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-29)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
1.
Engine hood (P. 3-8)
2.
Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-21)
3.
Windshield (P. 8-19)
4.
Power windows (P. 2-42)
5.
Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2)
6.
Mirrors (P. 3-12)
7.
Tire pressure (P. 8-31)
8.
Flat tire (P. 6-2)
9.
Tire chains (P. 5-33)
10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-23)
12. Fog light switch (P. 2-25)
13. Tow hooks (P.6-11)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR REAR
1.
Roof rack (P. 2-39)
2.
Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)
3.
Rear window defrost (P. 2-22)
4.
Rear window washer (P.2-22)
5.
Lift gate (P. 3-9)
6.
Spare tire (P.6-2)
7.
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27)
8.
Fuel-filler door (P.3-9)
9.
Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5)
See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.
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Document Outline

• 2006 Nissan Xterra
• OM6E-0N50U1
• Table of Contents

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