User manual NISSAN XTRAIL-NEW-2006

Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. A separate Warranty Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care booklet will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle. A NISSAN dealer knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, we will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available for you. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and comfortable trip for you and your passengers! ¼ Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ¼ Always observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. ¼ Always use your seat belts. Refer to "Child safety" and "Child restraints" in the " Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system" section for precautions regarding children. ¼ Always provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. ¼ Always review this Owner's Manual for important safety information. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under NISSAN warranties. WHEN READING THE MANUAL This manual includes information for all options available on this model. Therefore, you may find some information that does not apply to your vehicle. All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to change specifications or design at any time without notice. READ FIRST -- THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read your Owner's Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed precisely. SIC0697 CAUTION This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed carefully. If you see this symbol, it means Do not do this or Do not let this happen. If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustration, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these indicate movement or action. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. © 2005 NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN All rights reserved. No part of this Owner's Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM NISSAN CARES ... Both NISSAN and a NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and a NISSAN dealer are our primary concerns. A NISSAN dealer is always available to assist you with all your automobile sales and service needs. However, if there is something that a NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to provide NISSAN directly with comments or questions, please contact our (NISSAN's) Consumer Affairs Department using our toll-free number: 1-800-387-0122 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the following information: -- Your name, address, and telephone number -- Vehicle identification number (on dash panel) -- Date of purchase -- Current odometer reading -- A NISSAN dealer's name -- Your comments or questions OR You can write to NISSAN with the information on the left at: Nissan Canada Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Display screen, heater, air conditioner and audio systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 Illustrated table of contents Exterior front ........................................................................... Exterior rear ............................................................................. Passenger compartment ..................................................... Instrument panel ................................................................... Meters and gauges .............................................................. Engine compartment check locations ............................. 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-7 0-8 EXTERIOR FRONT 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 SSI0141 0-2 Illustrated table of contents EXTERIOR REAR 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 SSI0142 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. Inside mirror (P.3-11) 2. Room light (P.2-39)/Map light (P.2-41) 3. Power windows (P.2-36) 4. Front seat (P.1-2) 5. Room light (P.2-39) 6. Luggage room light (P.2-41) 7. Fuel-filler door opener lever (P.3-9) 8. Parking brake (P.5-15) 9. Console box (P.2-31) 10. Rear cup holders (P.2-29) 11. Rear seat (P.1-6) 12. LATCH system (P.1-26) SSI0143 0-4 Illustrated table of contents INSTRUMENT PANEL 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) SSI0144 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 22. 4WD mode switch* (P.5-19)/SNOW mode switch* (P.2-23) 23. Rear window/outside mirror defroster switch (P.2-17) 24. Multi box (P.2-27) 25. Heater/air conditioner control (P.4-8) 26. Glove box (P.2-30) 27. Upper glove box (P.2-30) * If so equipped ** Refer to the separate Navigation System Owner's Manual 0-6 Illustrated table of contents METERS AND GAUGES 1. Tachometer (P.2-5) 2. Turn signal indicator (P.2-20)/Hazard indicator (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 SIC2394 Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 2. Engine oil filler cap (P.8-11) 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (*1) (P.8-13) 4. Brake and clutch (*2) fluid reservoir (P.8-14) 5. Air cleaner (P.8-18) 6. Window washer fluid reservoir (P.8-15) 7. Engine coolant reservoir (P.8-8) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P.8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P.8-9) 10. Fuse/Fusible link holder (P.8-22) 11. Battery (P.8-16) *1: For Automatic Transmission (AT) model *2: For Manual Transmission (MT) model SDI1947 0-8 Illustrated table of contents 1 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Precautions on child restraints ................................. Child restraint installation on rear seat center or outboard positions ....................................................... LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system .......................................................... Top tether strap child restraint ................................. Child restraint installation on front passenger seat .................................................................................. Booster seats ....................................................................... Precautions on booster seats .................................... Booster seat installation on rear seat outboard or center positions ........................................................ Booster seat installation on front passenger seat.................................................................................... Supplemental restraint system ....................................... Precautions on supplemental restraint system ..... Supplemental air bag warning labels ...................... Supplemental air bag warning light ......................... 1-20 1-21 1-26 1-28 1-29 1-32 1-32 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-37 1-47 1-47 Seats ........................................................................................ 1-2 Front manual seat adjustment ..................................... 1-2 Lumbar support (for driver's seat) .............................. 1-4 Front power seat adjustment (if so equipped for driver's seat) ..................................................................... 1-4 Rear seat adjustment ..................................................... 1-6 Head restraint adjustment (for front seats) ............... 1-9 Active head restraint (for front seats) ..................... 1-10 Armrest ........................................................................... 1-10 Seat belts ............................................................................. 1-11 Precautions on seat belt usage ................................ 1-11 Child safety .................................................................... 1-14 Pregnant women .......................................................... 1-15 Injured persons ............................................................. 1-15 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ............... 1-15 Rear center seat belt .................................................. 1-19 Seat belt extenders ...................................................... 1-19 Seat belt maintenance ................................................ 1-19 Child restraints ................................................................... 1-20 SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ¼ Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. The seat may move suddenly and could cause loss of control of the vehicle. ¼ After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. SSS0133B WARNING ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. ¼ For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. 1-2 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SPA1727A SSS0344 forward or backward to the desired position. Release the lever to lock the seat in position. Forward and backward 1 Pull the lever up k while you slide the seat Reclining 2 To recline the seatback, pull the lever up k and lean back. To bring the seatback forward again, pull the lever and move your body forward. The seatback moves forward. Seat lifter (for driver's seat) Turn the dial and adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 FRONT POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT (if so equipped for driver's seat) WARNING ¼ Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving so full attention may be given to vehicle operation. ¼ Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. They could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could become involved in serious accidents. SPA1729A LUMBAR SUPPORT (for driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the driver. Turn the lever forward or backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. Operating tips ¼ The seat motor has an auto-reset overload protection circuit. If the motor stops during operation, wait 30 seconds, then reactivate the switch. ¼ Do not operate the power support seat for a long period of time when the engine is off. This will discharge the battery. 1-4 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system SPA1728A SSS0166C slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position. Forward and backward 1 Moving the switch k forward or backward will Reclining 2 Move the recline switch k backward until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward again, move the switch forward and move your body forward. The seatback will move forward. Seat lifter 1 Push the front or rear end of the switch k up or down to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section. The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-5 stop. ¼ It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. ¼ Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. ¼ Do not fold down the rear seats when occupants are in the rear seat area or any luggage is on the rear seat. ¼ Head restraints should be adjusted properly as they may provide significant protection against injury in an accident. Always replace and adjust them properly if they have been removed for any reason. ¼ If the head restraints are removed for any reason, they should be securely stored to prevent them from causing SPA1348A REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT Folding 1. Store the rear cup holder in the center console. 2. Secure the seat belt on the clip. 3. Remove the head restraints. (The removed head restraints can be stored on the reclining lock plate.) 4. Pull the strap forward and bring up the seat 1 cushion k . 5. After removing the tonneau cover (if so equipped) from each rear seatback, pull up 2 the knob and fold the seatback down k . 6. When resetting the seat, be sure to hold the seat belt buckles so that they do not fall between the seatback and the seat cushion and install the head restraints. WARNING ¼ Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the fold-down position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious injury in an accident or sudden 1-6 Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system injury to passengers or damage to the vehicle in case of sudden braking or an accident. ¼ Properly secure all cargo to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. Do not place cargo higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ¼ When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are completely secured in the latched position. If they are not completely secured, passengers may be injured in an accident or sudden stop. WARNING ¼ Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious internal injuries. SPA1349A Reclining 1 Pull the knob k to remove it from the lock plate and lean back until the desired angle is obtained. To bring the seatback forward, pull the knob and move your body forward. ¼ For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should be upright. Always sit well back in the seat and adjust the seat belt properly. See "PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELT USAGE" later in this section. ¼ After adjustment, check to be sure the seat is securely locked. The reclining feature allows adjustment of the seatback for occupants of different sizes to help obtain proper seat belt fit. (See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in this section.) The seatback may also be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is parked. Safety -- Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-7