Nissan Xterra (2015 year). Instruction

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 under-
stand the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome-
ters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this
manual before operating your vehicle.

A separate Warranty Information Booklet
explains details about the warranties cov-
ering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service
and Maintenance Guide” explains details
about maintaining and servicing your ve-
hicle. Additionally, a separate Customer
Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.

Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle
best. When you require any service or have any
questions, they will be glad to assist you with the
extensive resources available to them.

In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed by NISSAN or by your
NISSAN dealer prior to delivery. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with all disclosures,

warnings, cautions and instructions concerning
proper use of such accessories prior to operating
the vehicle and/or accessory. See a NISSAN
dealer for details concerning the particular ac-
cessories with which your vehicle is equipped.

Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE-
MINDERS FOR SAFETY!

Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!

● NEVER drive under the influence of al-

cohol or drugs.

● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits

and never drive too fast for conditions.

● ALWAYS give your full attention to driving

and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.

● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-

priate child restraint systems. Pre-teen
children should be seated in the rear seat.

● ALWAYS provide information about the

proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.

● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual

for important safety information.

FOREWORD

READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY

For descriptions specified for 4-wheel drive
models, a

mark is placed at the begin-

ning of the applicable sections/items.

As with other vehicles with features for
off-road use, failure to operate 4-wheel
drive models correctly may result in loss of
control or a collision. Be sure to read “Driv-
ing safety precautions” in the “Starting and
driving” section of this manual.

ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIV-
ING

This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from an ordinary passenger
car because it has a higher center of
gravity for off-road use. As with other
vehicles with features of this type, fail-
ure to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control or an accident.

Be sure to read “On-pavement and off-
road driving precautions,” “Avoiding col-
lision and rollover” and “Driving safety
precautions” in the “Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.

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 prob-
lems resulting from modifications may
not be covered under NISSAN warranties.

This manual includes information for all features
and equipment available on this model. Features
and equipment in your vehicle may vary depend-
ing on model, trim level, options selected, order,
date of production, region or availability. There-
fore, you may find information about features or
equipment that are not included or installed on
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, performance, design or compo-
nent suppliers without notice and without obliga-
tion. From time to time, NISSAN may update or
revise this manual to provide Owners with the
most accurate information currently available.
Please carefully read and retain with this manual
all revision updates sent to you by NISSAN to
ensure you have access to accurate and up-to-
date information regarding your vehicle. Current
versions of vehicle Owner’s Manuals and any
updates can also be found in the Owner section
of

the

NISSAN

website

https://owners.nissanusa.com/nowners/
navigation/manualsGuide. If you have ques-
tions concerning any information in your Owner’s
Manual, contact NISSAN Consumer Affairs. See
the NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM
page in this Owner’s Manual for contact informa-
tion.

WHEN READING THE MANUAL

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.

CAUTION

This is used to indicate the presence of a
hazard that could cause minor or moder-
ate personal injury or damage to your ve-
hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-
cedures 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 illustra-
tion, 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, cer-
tain fluids contained in vehicles and cer-
tain products of component wear contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE
ADVISORY

Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batter-
ies, may contain perchlorate material. The
following advisory is provided: “Perchlorate
Material – special handling may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/”.

APD1005

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
dealer cannot assist you with or you would like to
provide NISSAN directly with comments or
questions, please contact the NISSAN Con-
sumer Affairs Department using our toll-free
number:

For U.S. customers

1-800-NISSAN-1
(1-800-647-7261)

For Canadian customers

1-800-387-0122

The Consumer Affairs Department will ask for the
following information:

– Your name, address, and telephone number

– Vehicle identification number (attached to the

top of the instrument panel on the driver’s
side)

– Date of purchase

– Current odometer reading

– Your NISSAN dealer’s name

– Your comments or questions

You can write to NISSAN with the information at:

For U.S. customers

Nissan North America, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068-5003
or via e-mail at:
nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com

For Canadian customers

Nissan Canada Inc.
5290 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5
or via e-mail at:
information.centre@nissancanada.com

If you prefer, visit us at:
www.nissanusa.com (for U.S. customers) or
www.nissan.ca (for Canadian customers)

We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle.

NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM

Rear seat belts (P. 1-13)

Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag (P. 1-47)

Front seat belts (P. 1-13)

Head restraints/headrests (P. 1-8)

Front door pressure sensors (P. 1-47)

Supplemental front-impact air bags
(P. 1-47)

Seats (P. 1-2)

Occupant classification sensor
(weight sensor) (P. 1-54)

Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-60)

10. Front seat-mounted side-impact

supplemental air bag (P. 1-59)

11. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for

CHildren) (P. 1-28)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS

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Engine hood (P. 3-9)

Windshield wiper and washer switch
(P. 2-26)

Windshield (P. 8-20)

Power windows (P. 2-48)

Door locks, keyfob, keys
(P. 3-3, 3-6, 3-2)

Mirrors (P. 3-14)

Tire pressure (P. 8-34)

Flat tire (P. 6-3)

Tire chains (P. 8-41)

10. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)
11. Headlight and turn signal switch

(P. 2-28)

12. Fog light switch (if so equipped)

(P. 2-31)

13. Recovery hooks (if so equipped)

(P. 6-15)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR FRONT

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Roof rack (P. 2-45)

Vehicle loading (P. 9-12)

Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-28)

Rear window wiper (P. 2-27)

Rearview camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-10)

Liftgate (P. 3-10)

Spare tire (P. 6-3)

Replacing bulbs (P. 8-29)

Fuel-filler door and fuel recommenda-
tions (P. 3-11, 9-33)

10. Child safety rear door lock (P. 3-5)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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EXTERIOR REAR

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Map lights (P. 2-51)

Sun visors (P. 3-13)

Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror
(if so equipped), rearview mirror
(P. 3-14, 3-14)

Glove box (P. 2-39)

Console box (P. 2-39)

Front seats (P. 1-2)

Rear seats (P. 1-5)

Storage (P. 2-38)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

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Vents (P. 4-15)

Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn
signal switch (P. 2-28)

Steering wheel switch for audio
control/Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System (P. 4-56, P. 4-77)

Driver supplemental air bag/horn
(P. 1-47, P. 2-32)

Meters, gauges and warning/indicator
lights (P. 2-3, 2-14)

Cruise control main/set switches
(P. 5-20)

Windshield wiper/washer switch and
rear window wiper/washer switch
(P. 2-26, P. 2-27)

Storage (P. 2-38)

Audio system controls (P. 4-23)

10.

Front passenger supplemental air bag
(P. 1-47)

11.

Upper and lower glove box (P. 2-39)

12.

Passenger air bag status light (P. 1-56)

13.

Power outlet (P. 2-37)

14.

Power outlet (P. 2-37)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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15.

Electronic locking rear differential
(E-Lock) system switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-35)
Hill descent control switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-34)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-34)

16.

Shift lever (P. 5-13)

17.

4WD shift switch (if so equipped)
(P. 5-27)

18.

Climate controls (P.4-15)

19.

Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 6-2)

20.

Ignition switch (P. 5-9)

21.

Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-13)

22.

Off-road lamps switch (if so equipped)
(P. 2-32)

23.

Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-36)

24.

Power outside mirror controls
(if so equipped) (P. 3-16)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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VQ40DE engine

Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-14)

Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-23)

Fuse and relay box (P. 8-23)

Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9)

Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9)

Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-13)

Air cleaner (P. 8-18)

Drive belt location (P.8-17)

Radiator cap (P. 8-7)

10. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12)
11. Battery (P. 8-14)
12. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7)

See the page number indicated in paren-
theses for operating details.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS

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Warning

light

Name

Page

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light

2-15

Automatic transmis-
sion oil temperature
warning light (if so
equipped)

2-15

Automatic transmis-
sion park warning
light (
model)

2-15

Brake warning light

2-16

Charge warning
light

2-16

Warning

light

Name

Page

Door open warning
light

2-17

Engine oil pressure
warning light

2-17

4WD warning light
(

model)

2-17

Low fuel warning
light

2-17

Low tire pressure
warning light

2-18

Low windshield-
washer fluid warning
light (if so equipped)

2-19

Seat belt warning
light and chime

2-19

Supplemental air
bag warning light

2-19

Indicator

light

Name

Page

Automatic transmis-
sion position indica-
tor light (A/T models
only)

2-20

Cruise main switch
indicator light

2-20

Cruise set switch
indicator light

2-20

Electronic locking
rear differential (E-
Lock) system on
indicator light (if so
equipped)

2-20

4WD shift indicator
light (
model)

2-20

Front passenger air
bag status light

2-20

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS

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Indicator

light

Name

Page

High beam indicator
light (Blue)

2-21

Hill descent control
system on indicator
light (if so equipped)

2-21

Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)

2-21

Overdrive off indica-
tor light (A/T models
only)

2-22

Security indicator
light

2-22

Slip indicator light

2-22

Transfer 4LO posi-
tion indicator light
(

model)

2-22

Indicator

light

Name

Page

Turn signal/hazard
indicator lights

2-23

Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) OFF
indicator light

2-23

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Nissan Xterra (2015 year). Instruction - part 1