2002 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual

The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, Foreword including 10% post-consumer fibers. Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN familiarity with controls and maintenance For descriptions specified for four-wheel owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you requirements, assisting you in the safe op- drive models, a mark is placed at with confidence. It was produced using the eration of your vehicle. the beginning of the applicable latest techniques and strict quality control. sections/items. This manual was prepared to help you under- WARNING As with other vehicles with features for stand the operation and maintenance of your IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles off-road use, failure to operate four- (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! wheel drive models correctly may result through this manual before operating your in loss of control or an accident. Be sure vehicle. Follow these important driving rules to to read ‘‘Driving safety precautions’’ in help ensure a safe and complete trip for the ‘‘Starting and driving’’ section of this In the U.S., a separate Warranty Informa- you and your passengers! tion Booklet or in Canada, a Warranty and manual. Roadside Assistance Information Book- ² NEVER drive under the influence of let explains details about the warranties alcohol or drugs. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV- covering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Ser- ING vice and Maintenance Guide” explains ² ALWAYS observe posted speed lim- its and never drive too fast for con- This vehicle will handle and maneuver details about maintaining and servicing differently from an ordinary passenger your vehicle. Additionally, a separate ditions. car because it has a higher center of Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. ² only) will explain how to resolve any ALWAYS use your seat belts and gravity for off-road use. As with other concerns you may have with your ve- appropriate child restraint systems. vehicles with features of this type, fail- hicle, as well as clarify your rights under Pre-teen children should be seated ure to operate this vehicle correctly your state’s lemon law. in the rear seat. may result in loss of control or an accident. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle ² ALWAYS provide information about best. When you require any service or have the proper use of vehicle safety fea- Be sure to read “On-pavement and off- any questions, they will be glad to assist you tures to all occupants of the vehicle. road driving precautions”, and ‘‘Avoid- with the extensive resources available to them. ing collision and rollover’’, and “Driv- ² READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE ALWAYS review this owner’s manual ing safety precautions”, in the for important safety information. SAFELY “Starting and driving” section of this manual. Before driving your vehicle please read this owner’s manual carefully. This will ensure ZX The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, IMPORTANT INFORMATION including 10% post-consumer fibers. ABOUT THIS MANUAL You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be modified. WARNING Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may This is used to indicate the presence of even violate governmental regulations. a hazard that could cause death or In addition, damage or performance serious personal injury. To avoid or problems resulting from modification reduce the risk, the procedures must may not be covered under NISSAN war- be followed precisely. ranties. CAUTION All information, specifications and illustra- tions in this manual are those in effect at the This is used to indicate the presence of APD1005 time of printing. NISSAN reserves the right to a hazard that could cause minor or moderate personal injury or damage to If you see this symbol, it means ‘‘Do not do change specifications or design without no- this’’ or ‘‘Do not let this happen.’’ tice and without obligation. your vehicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the procedures must be followed CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 carefully. WARNING WARNING Engine Exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. ZX © 2001 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. GARDENA, CALIFORNIA. 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 North America, Inc., Gardena, California. ZX Welcome To The World Of NISSAN portation services to the supply of lubricants, parts and accessories. NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and computers in automobiles, and has led the indus- try in improving both performance and fuel effi- ciency through new engine designs and the use of synthetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The company has also developed ways to build quality into its vehicles at each stage of the production process, both through extensive use of automation and — most importantly — through an awareness that people are the cen- tral element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppli- ers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, WFW0002 dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and Your new NISSAN is the result of our dedication facility in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle styling delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great to produce the finest in safe, reliable and eco- design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN nomical transportation. Your vehicle is the prod- Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan to your dealer for maintenance, the service tech- uct of a successful worldwide company that Technical Center North America in Farmington nician will perform his work according to the manufactures cars and trucks in over 17 coun- Hills, Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs quality standards that have been established by tries and distributes them in 170 nations. nearly 18,000 people throughout the United the factory. NISSAN vehicles are designed and manufac- States, Canada, and Mexico. An additional Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As tured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was 71,000 people work for the 1,500 NISSAN and you know, seat belts are an integral part of the founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN INFINITI dealers across North America. safety systems that will help protect you and your affiliates world wide, collectively growing to be- passengers in the event of a sudden stop or an come the fifth largest automaker in the world. In NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the accident. We urge you to use the seat belts every addition to cars and trucks, NISSAN also makes Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its sup- time you drive the vehicle. forklift trucks, marine engines, boats and other pliers and over 140 dealers employ approxi- diversified products. mately 4,500 people. These include company The NISSAN story of growth and achievement employees and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all reflects our major goal: to provide you, our NISSAN has made a substantial and growing across Canada. In addition, many Canadians customer, with a vehicle that is built with quality investment in North America. NISSAN’s commit- work for companies that supply NISSAN and and craftsmanship — a product that we can be ment is nearly $4 billion dollars in capital invest- NISSAN dealers with materials and services proud to build and you can be proud to own. ments in facilities across the continent. Some of ranging from operation of port facilities and trans- the facilities include the Nissan Manufacturing ZX 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 The Consumer Affairs Department will ask tion on the left at: NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with or for the following information: For U.S. mainland and Alaska custom- you would like to provide NISSAN directly — Your name, address, and telephone ers with comments or questions, please con- number Nissan North America, Inc. tact our (NISSAN’s) Consumer Affairs De- — Vehicle identification number (attached Consumer Affairs Department partment using our toll-free number: to the top of the instrument panel on the P.O. Box 191 Gardena, California 90248-0191 driver’s side) For U.S. mainland customers For Hawaii customers 1-800-NISSAN-1 — Date of purchase — Current odometer reading Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii (1-800-647-7261) — Your NISSAN dealer’s name 2880 Kilihau St. For Hawaii customers — Your comments or questions Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 (808) 836-0888 (Oahu Number) OR For Canada customers For CANADIAN customers Nissan Canada Inc. 1-800-387-0122 You can write to NISSAN with the informa- 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. ZX Table of Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1 Contents Instruments and controls 2 Pre-driving checks

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