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The inside pages of this manual containFOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers.Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN Before driving your vehicle please read this Own- As with other vehicles with features forowners. This vehicle is delivered to you with er’s Manual carefully. This will ensure familiarity off-road use, failure to operate four-wheelconfidence. It was produced using the latest with controls and maintenance requirements, as- drive models correctly may result in loss oftechniques 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 WARNINGvehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilome- IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION RE- ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVINGters) of driving pleasure. Please read through this MINDERS FOR SAFETY! This vehicle will handle and maneuvermanual before operating your vehicle. differently from an ordinary passenger Follow these important driving rules toA separate Warranty Information Booklet help ensure a safe and comfortable trip car because it has a higher center ofexplains details about the warranties cov- for you and your passengers! gravity for off-road use. As with otherering your vehicle. The “NISSAN Service vehicles with features of this type, fail- ● NEVER drive under the influence of al- ure to operate this vehicle correctly mayand Maintenance Guide” explains details cohol or drugs.about maintaining and servicing your ve- 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 ● ALWAYS use your seat belts and appro-may have with your vehicle, as well as safety precautions”, in the “Starting and priate child restraint systems. Pre-teenclarify your rights under your state’s lemon driving” section of this manual. children should be seated in the rearlaw. seat.Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE ● ALWAYS provide information about thebest. When you require any service or have any proper use of vehicle safety features to This vehicle should not be modified.questions, they will be glad to assist you with the all occupants of the vehicle. Modification could affect itsextensive resources available to them. performance, safety or durability, and ● ALWAYS review this owner’s manual for may even violate governmental important safety information. regulations. In addition, damage or per- For descriptions specified for four-wheel drive formance problems resulting from models, a mark is placed at the begin- modifications may not be covered un- ning of the applicable sections/items. der NISSAN warranties. ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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The inside pages of this manual containWHEN READING THE MANUAL a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers.This manual includes information for all options CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65available on this model. Therefore, you may find WARNINGsome information that does not apply to yourvehicle. WARNINGAll information, specifications and illustrations in Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,this manual are those in effect at the time of and certain vehicle components containprinting. NISSAN reserves the right to change or emit chemicals known to the State ofspecifications or design without notice and with- California to cause cancer and birth de-out obligation. fects or other reproductive harm. In addi-IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT tion, certain fluids contained in vehiclesTHIS MANUAL and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to theYou will see various symbols in this manual. They State of California to cause cancer andare used in the following ways: APD1005 birth defects or other reproductive harm. If you see this symbol, it means “Do not do this” © 2003 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. WARNING or “Do not let this happen.” GARDENA, CALIFORNIAThis is used to indicate the presence of ahazard that could cause death or serious All rights reserved. No part of this Owner’spersonal injury. To avoid or reduce the Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval If you see a symbol similar to these in an illustra- system, or transmitted in any form, or by anyrisk, the procedures must be followed tion, it means the arrow points to the front of theprecisely. means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, vehicle. recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gar- CAUTION dena, California.This is used to indicate the presence of a Arrows in an illustration that are similar to thesehazard that could cause minor or moder- indicate movement or action.ate personal injury or damage to your ve-hicle. To avoid or reduce the risk, the pro-cedures must be followed carefully. Arrows in an illustration that are similar to these call attention to an item in the illustration. ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF NISSAN NISSAN pioneered the use of electronics and com- puters in automobiles, and has led the industry in improving both performance and fuel efficiency through new engine designs and the use of syn- thetic materials to reduce vehicle weight. The com- pany 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 central element in quality control. From the time the parts arrived from our suppliers until you took delivery of your new NISSAN, dozens of checks were made to ensure that only the best job was being done in producing and delivering your vehicle. NISSAN also takes great care to ensure that when you take your NISSAN to your dealer for WFW0002 maintenance, the service technician will perform his work according to the quality standards that haveYour new NISSAN is the result of our dedication to styling design at Nissan Design America, Inc. in San been established by NISSAN.produce the finest in safe, reliable and economical Diego, California, and engineering at Nissan Tech-transportation. Your vehicle is the product of a suc- nical Center North America in Farmington Hills, Safety has also been built into your NISSAN. As youcessful worldwide company that manufactures cars Michigan. Additionally, NISSAN employs nearly know, seat belts are an integral part of the safetyand trucks in over 17 countries and distributes them 19,000 people throughout the United States, systems that will help protect you and your passen-in 170 nations. Canada, and Mexico. An additional 60,000 people gers in the event of a sudden stop or an accident. work for the 1,250 NISSAN and INFINITI dealers We urge you to use the seat belts every time youNISSAN vehicles are designed and manufactured drive the vehicle.by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. which was founded in across North America.Tokyo, Japan in 1933, and NISSAN affiliates world- The NISSAN story of growth and achievement re-wide, collectively growing to become the fifth largest NISSAN is also a substantial contributor to the flects our major goal: to provide you, our customer,automaker in the world. In addition to cars and Canadian economy. Nissan Canada Inc., its suppli- with a vehicle that is built with quality and craftsman-trucks, NISSAN also makes forklift trucks, marine ers and over 150 dealers employ approximately ship — a product that we can be proud to build andengines, boats and other diversified products. 4,500 people. These include company employees you can be proud to own. and the staffs of NISSAN dealers all across Canada.NISSAN has made a substantial and growing in- In addition, many Canadians work for companiesvestment in North America. NISSAN’s commitment that supply NISSAN and NISSAN dealers with ma-is over $6 billion dollars in capital investments in terials and services ranging from the operation offacilities across the continent. Some of the facilities port facilities and transportation services, to theinclude the Nissan Manufacturing facilities in Can- supply of lubricants, parts and accessories.ton, Mississippi and in Smyrna, Tennessee, vehicle ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAMNISSAN CARES . . .Both NISSAN and your NISSAN dealer are dedicated to serving all your automotive needs. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer areour 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 For U.S. mainland and Alaska customersdealer cannot assist you with or you would like to following information: Nissan North America, Inc.provide NISSAN directly with comments or ques- Consumer Affairs Departmenttions, please contact the NISSAN Consumer Affairs – Your name, address, and telephone numberDepartment using our toll-free number: P.O. Box 191 – Vehicle identification number (attached to the Gardena, California 90248-0191For U.S. mainland and Alaska customers top of the instrument panel on the driver’s 1-800-NISSAN-1 side) For Hawaii customers (1-800-647-7261) Nissan Motor Corporation in Hawaii – Date of purchase 2880 Kilihau St.For Hawaii customers – Current odometer reading Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 1-808-836-0888 (Oahu Number) – Your NISSAN dealer’s name For Canadian customersFor Canadian customers Nissan Canada Inc. 1-800-387-0122 – Your comments or questions 5290 Orbitor Drive OR Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 You can write to NISSAN with the information at: We appreciate your interest in NISSAN and thank you for buying a quality NISSAN vehicle. ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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Table of Illustrated table of contents 0Contents Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 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 10

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0 Illustrated table of contentsAirbags, seat belts and child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 Instrument panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-6Exterior front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3 Engine compartment locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-7Exterior rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4 Warning/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-10Passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-5 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILDRESTRAINTS 1. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-21) 2. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bags (if so equipped) (P. 1-8) 3. Front seat belts (P. 1-21) 4. Supplemental front impact air bags (P. 1-8) 5. Seats (P. 1-2) 6. Seat belt pretensioners (P. 1-18) 7. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-40) 8. Top tether strap anchor point locations (P. 1-43) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII00330-2 Illustrated table of contents ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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EXTERIOR FRONT 1. Engine hood (P. 3-9) 2. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-18) 3. Windshield (P. 8-26) 4. Roof rack (P. 2-33) 5. Power windows (P. 2-36) 6. Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-2, 3-4, 3-2) 7. Mirrors (P. 3-14) 8. Tire pressure (P. 9-12) 9. Flat tire (P. 6-2) 10. Tire chains (P. 5-27) 11. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33) 12. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-20) 13. Fog light switch (P. 2-22) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII0032 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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EXTERIOR REAR 1. Roof rack (P. 2-33) 2. Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) 3. Rear window defrost (P. 2-10) 4. Rear window washer (P.2-19) 5. Back door (P. 3-10) 6. Spare tire (P.6-2) 7. Replacing bulbs (P. 8-33) 8. Child safety rear door lock (P.3-4) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII00310-4 Illustrated table of contents ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. Sunroof (if so equipped) (P. 2-39) 2. Map lights (P. 2-41) 3. Sun visors (P. 3-14) 4. Inside mirror (P.3-14) 5. Glove box (P. 2-30) 6. Cup holders (P. 2-29) 7. Front seats (P. 1-2) 8. Rear seats (P.1-4) 9. Storage (P. 2-26) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. LII0034 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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INSTRUMENT PANEL 1. Headlight/turn signal switch (P. 2-20) 2. Meters and gauges (P. 2-3) 3. Windshield wiper/washer switch (P. 2-18) 4. Power outlet (P. 2-24) 5. Heater and air conditioner (P. 4-2) 6. Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-8) 7. Glove box (P. 2-30) 8. Audio system (P. 4-10) 9. Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-23) 10. Automatic/manual selector lever (P. 5-10) 11. Transfer case shift lever (if so equipped) (P. 5-19) 12. Parking brake release lever (P. 5-16) 13. Cruise control main/set switch (if so equipped) (P. 5-16) 14. Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-8, P. 2-23) 15. Steering wheel switch for audio controls (if so equipped) (P. 4-28) 16. Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) off switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-24) 17. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-22) 18. Rear window wiper and washer switch WIC0641 (if so equipped) (P. 2-19)0-6 Illustrated table of contents ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 09/08/03—cathy ੭

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT LOCATIONS KA24DE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) 2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (A/T model) (P. 8-14) 3. Air cleaner (P. 8-23) 4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 5. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 6. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) 7. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-17) 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9) 10. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9) 11. Battery (P. 8-18) See the page number indicated in paren- theses for operating details. WDI0087 Illustrated table of contents 0-7 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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VG33E engine 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31) 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (A/T model) (P. 8-14) 4. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) 5. Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-17) 6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23) 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9) 10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9) 12. Battery (P. 8-18) WDI02690-8 Illustrated table of contents ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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VG33ER engine 1. Fuse/fusible link holder (P.8-31) 2. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15) 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (A/T model) (P. 8-14) 4. Supercharger 5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-16) 6. Air cleaner (P. 8-23) 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-17) 8. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-10) 9. Radiator cap (P. 8-9) 10. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-10) 11. Coolant reservoir (P. 8-9) 12. Battery (P. 8-18) WDI0270 Illustrated table of contents 0-9੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr)Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna)08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning Name Page Warning Name Page Warning Name Page light light light Anti-lock brake 2-10 Brake warning 2-10 Low tire pres- 2-11 warning light light sure warning or or light (if so equipped) Automatic 2-10 Charge warning 2-11 Low windshield 2-12 transmission oil light washer fluid temperature warning light Door open 2-11 warning light (if so equipped) warning light ( Seat belt warn- 2-12 model) Engine oil pres- 2-11 ing light and sure warning chime Automatic 2-10 light transmission Supplemental 2-13 park warning Low fuel warn- 2-11 air bag warning light ing light light ( model)0-10 Illustrated table of contents ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page Indicator Name Page light light light Cruise main 2-13 High beam in- 2-13 Slip indicator 2-14 switch indicator dicator light light (if so light (if so (Blue) equipped) equipped) Malfunction 2-14 Turn 2-15 Cruise set 2-13 indicator lamp signal/hazard switch indicator (MIL) indicator lights light (if so Overdrive off 2-14 Vehicle dy- 2-15 equipped) indicator light namic control 4-wheel drive 2-13 (automatic off indicator indicator light transmission light (if so (if so equipped) only) equipped) Illustrated table of contents 0-11 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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1 Safety—Seats, seat belts andsupplemental air bagsSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Injured persons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Front manual seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Three-point type seat belt with retractor . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Rear seat adjustment (Type A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Two-point type seat belt without retractor Rear seat adjustment (Type B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 (center of rear seat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Head restraint adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat belt extenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29Supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat belt maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Precautions on supplemental restraint Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Precautions on child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Supplemental air bag warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Installation on rear seat center position. . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Supplemental air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Installation on rear seat outboard positions . . . . . . . 1-35Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Precautions on seat belt usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 CHildren) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40 Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Top tether strap child restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Installation on front passenger seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SEATS FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT WARNING ● 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 con- trol of the vehicle. ● After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. ARS1152 WARNING ● For the most effective protection when the vehicle is in motion, the seat should● Do not ride in a moving vehicle when be upright. Always sit well back in the the seatback is reclined. This can be seat and adjust the seat properly. See dangerous. The shoulder belt will not “Precautions on Seat Belt Usage” later be against your body. In an accident, in this section. 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.1-2 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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WARNING After adjustment, gently rock in the seat to make sure it is securely locked. WRS0175 WRS0176Forward and backward RecliningPull the lever up and hold it while you slide the To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and leanseat forward or backward to the desired position. back. To bring the seatback forward, pull the leverRelease the lever to lock the seat in position. up and lean your body forward. Release the lever to lock the seatback in 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). Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to rest when the vehicle is stopped. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-3 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/21/03—tmchalpi ੭

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WRS0131 WRS0389 WRS0180Seat lifter (if so equipped for driver’s Lumbar support (if so equipped for REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type A)seat) driver’s seat) FoldingTurn either dial to adjust the angle and height of The lumbar support feature provides lower backthe seat cushion to the desired position. support to the driver. Move the lever forward or ᭺ 1 Pull outward on the 2 straps at the bottom of the seat cushions. backward to adjust the seat lumbar area. ᭺ 2 Lift the front of the seat cushion up and remove the seat cushion. Store the seat cushion in a secure place.1-4 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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WRS0181 WRS0182 WRS0183᭺3 Pull the ring on top of the seatback up. ᭺ 5 To return the rear seatback to a seating ᭺ 6 Hold the seat belts above the seat cushion. position, push the seatback up until it᭺4 Fold down the seatback. latches. ᭺ 7 Slide the seat cushion back. ᭺ 8 Push down the seat cushion until it latches. WARNING ● 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 acci- dent or sudden stop. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-5 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 09/08/03—cathy ੭

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● 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. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place and latched.● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.● When returning the seatbacks to the upright position, be certain they are WRS0184 WRS0185 completely secured. If they are not com- REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENT (Type B) ᭺ 2 Pull the ring on top of the seatback up. pletely secured in the latched position, passengers may be injured in an acci- Folding ᭺ 3 Fold down the seatback. dent or sudden stop. ᭺ 1 Lift the front of the seat cushion up and remove the seat cushion. Store the seat cushion in a secure place.1-6 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 09/08/03—cathy ੭

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● 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. Never ride in the rear seat unless the seat bottom cushions are in place and latched. ● Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury. ● When returning the seatbacks to the WRS0186 WRS0187 upright position, be certain they are᭺4 To return the rear seat to the normal position, ᭺ 5 Hold the seat belts above the seat cushion. completely secured. If they are not com- push the seatback up until latches. pletely secured in the latched position, ᭺ 6 Slide the seat cushion back. passengers may be injured in an acci- dent or sudden stop. ᭺ 7 Push down the seat cushion until it latches. WARNING ● 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 acci- dent or sudden stop. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-7 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM This Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) sec- tion contains important information concerning the driver and passenger supplemental front air bags and pre-tensioner seat belts. Supplemental front impact air bag system: This system can help cushion the impact force to the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger in certain frontal collisions. WRS0133 WRS0134 Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag system (if so equipped): This system can helpHEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the head restraint so the center is level cushion the impact force to the head of occu- with the center of your ears.To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower, pants in front and rear outboard seating positionspush and hold the lock knob and push the head in certain side impact collisions. The curtain side-restraint down. impact air bags are designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle is impacted. WARNING The supplemental air bags are designed toHead restraints should be adjusted prop- supplement the crash protection provided byerly as they may provide significant pro- the driver and front passenger seat belts and aretection against injury in an accident. Do not a substitute for them. Seat belts shouldnot remove them. Check the adjustment always be correctly worn and the driver and frontafter someone else uses the seat. passenger seated a suitable distance away from the steering wheel and instrument panel. (See “Seat belts” later in this section for instructions and precautions on seat belt usage.)1-8 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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The supplemental air bags operate onlywhen the ignition switch is in the ON orSTART position.After turning the ignition key to the ONposition, the supplemental air bag warninglight illuminates. The supplemental air bagwarning light will turn off after about 7seconds if the system is operational. WRS0031 WARNING ● The seat belts and the supplemental front air bags are most effective when ● The supplemental front air bags ordi- you are sitting well back and upright in narily will not inflate in the event of a the seat. The front air bags inflate with side impact, rear impact, rollover, or great force. If you are unrestrained, lower severity frontal collision. Always leaning forward, sitting sideways or out wear your seat belts to help reduce the of position in any way, you are at risk or severity of injury in various kinds greater risk of injury or death in a crash. of accidents. You may also receive serious or fatal injuries from the supplemental front air bag if you are up against it when it inflates. Always sit back against the seatback and as far away as practical from the steering wheel or instrument panel. Always use the seat belts. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-9 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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● The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles are equipped with sensors that detect if the seat belts are fastened. The air bag system monitors the severity of a collision and then inflates the air bags based on belt usage. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.● Keep hands on the outside of the steer- ing wheel. Placing them inside the steering wheel rim could increase the risk that they are injured when the supplemental front air bag inflates. ARS11331-10 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 09/08/03—cathy ੭

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ARS1041 ARS1042 ARS1043 WARNING● Never let children ride unrestrained or extend their hands or face out of the window. Do not attempt to hold them in your lap or arms. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the illustrations. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-11 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 09/08/03—cathy ੭

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ARS1044 ARS1045 WRS0256 ● Never install a rear-facing child re- WARNING straint in the front seat. An inflating ● Children may be severely injured or supplemental front air bag could seri- killed when the supplemental front air ously injure or kill your child. See “Child bags or curtain side-impact air bags restraints” later in this section for inflate if they are not properly re- details. strained. Pre-teens and children should be properly restrained in the rear seat, if possible.1-12 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SSS0101 WRS0236 SSS0159 WARNING WARNINGSupplemental curtain side impact air bag: ● The seat belts and the supplemental curtain side-impact air bags are most● The supplemental curtain side-impact effective when you are sitting well back air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the and upright in the seat. The curtain event of a frontal impact, rear impact, side-impact air bag inflates with great rollover or lower severity side collision. force. Do not allow anyone to place Always wear your seat belt to help re- their hand, leg or face near the side roof duce the risk or severity of injury in rails or to extend their hand out of the various kinds of accidents. window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illustrations. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-13 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SSS0162 WRS0237 1. Crash zone sensor 6. Driver seat belt buckle switch 2. Passenger supplemental air bag mod- 7. Air bag diagnosis sensor unit ule 8. Front seat belt pre-tensioner 3. Passenger seat belt buckle switch 9. Driver supplemental air bag module 4. Side curtain air bag 5. Front seat belt pre-tensioner1-14 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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Supplemental front air bag system inflate in a crash, depending on the crash severity The front air bags deflate quickly after a collision. and whether the front occupants are belted orThe driver supplemental front air bag is located in The supplemental front air bags operate unbelted. This does not indicate improper perfor-the center of the steering wheel. The passenger only when the ignition switch is in the ON mance of the system. If you have any questionssupplemental front air bag is mounted in the or START position. about the performance of your air bag system,dashboard above the glove box. please contact your NISSAN dealer. After turning the ignition key to the ONThese systems are designed to meet optional position, the supplemental air bag warning When the supplemental front air bag inflates, acertification requirements under U.S. regulations. light illuminates. The supplemental air bag fairly loud noise may be heard, followed by theThey are also permitted in Canada. The optional warning light will turn off after about 7certification allows the front air bags to be de- release of smoke. This smoke is not harmful and seconds if the system is operational.signed to inflate somewhat less forcefully than does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken topreviously. However, all of the information, not inhale it, as it may cause irritation and chok- WARNINGcautions and warnings in this manual still ing. Those with a history of a breathing conditionapply and must be followed. should get fresh air promptly. ● Do not place any objects on the steer- ing wheel pad or on the instrumentThe supplemental front air bag system is de- Supplemental front air bags, along with the use of panel. Also, do not place any objectssigned to inflate in higher severity frontal colli- seat belts, help to cushion the impact force on between any occupant and the steeringsions, although it may inflate if the forces in an- the face and chest of the front occupants. They wheel or instrument panel. Such ob-other type of collision are similar to those of a can help save lives and reduce serious injuries. jects may become dangerous projec-higher severity frontal impact. It may not inflate in However, an inflating front air bag may cause tiles and cause injury if the supplemen-certain frontal collisions. Vehicle damage (or lack facial abrasions or other injuries. Front air bags tal front air bag inflates.of it) is not always an indication of proper supple- do not provide restraint to the lower body.mental front air bag system operation. ● Immediately after inflation, several Seat belts should be correctly worn and the front air bag system components will beThe supplemental air bag system has dual stage driver and passenger seated upright as far as hot. Do not touch them; you may se-inflators for both the driver and passenger air practical away from the steering wheel or instru- verely burn yourself.bags. The system monitors information from the ment panel. The supplemental front air bags in-crash zone sensor, the diagnosis sensor unit and flate quickly in order to help protect the frontseat belt buckle sensors that detect if the seat occupants. Because of this, the force of the frontbelts are fastened. Inflator operation is based on air bag inflating can increase the risk of injury ifthe severity of a collision and whether the seat the occupant is too close to, or is against, thebelts are being used. Only one front air bag may front air bag module during inflation. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-15 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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● No unauthorized changes should be ● Work on and around the supplemental made to any components or wiring of front air bag system should be done by the supplemental air bag system. This is a NISSAN dealer. Installation of electri- to prevent accidental inflation of the cal equipment should also be done by a supplemental air bag or damage to the NISSAN dealer. The Supplemental Re- supplemental air bag system. straint System (SRS) wiring should not be modified or disconnected. Unautho-● Do not make unauthorized changes to rized electrical test equipment and your vehicle’s electrical system, sus- probing devices should not be used on pension system or front end structure. the air bag system. This could affect proper operation of the supplemental front air bag system. ● A cracked windshield should be re- placed immediately by a qualified re-● Tampering with the supplemental front pair facility. A cracked windshield could air bag system may result in serious affect inflation of the supplemental air personal injury. Tampering includes WRS0235 bag system. changes to the steering wheel and the Supplemental curtain side-impact air instrument panel assembly by placing ● The SRS wiring harness connectors are material over the steering wheel pad yellow and orange for easy bag system (if so equipped) and above the instrument panel or by identification. The supplemental curtain side-impact air bags installing additional trim material are located in the roof side rails. This system is around the air bag system. When selling your vehicle, we request that you inform the buyer about the supplemental front air designed to meet voluntary guidelines to help bag system and guide the buyer to the appropri- reduce the risk of injury to out-of-position occu- ate sections in this Owner’s Manual. pants. However, all of the information, cau- tions and warnings in this manual still ap- ply and must be followed. The curtain side- impact air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions, although they may inflate if the forces in another type of collision are similar to those of a higher severity side impact. They are1-16 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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designed to inflate on the side where the vehicle these air bag modules during inflation. The cur- ● Do not make unauthorized changes tois impacted. They may not inflate in certain side tain side-impact air bag will deflate quickly after your vehicle’s electrical system, sus-collisions. the collision is over. pension system or side panel. ThisVehicle damage (or lack of it) is not always an The supplemental curtain side-impact air could affect proper operation of theindication of proper supplemental curtain side- bags operate only when the ignition switch supplemental curtain side-impact airimpact air bag operation. is in the ON or START position. bag system. ● Work around and on the curtain side-When the supplemental curtain side-impact air After turning the ignition key to the ON impact air bag system should be donebags inflate, a fairly loud noise may be heard, position, the supplemental air bag warning by a NISSAN dealer. Installation of elec-followed by release of smoke. This smoke is not light illuminates. The supplemental air bag trical equipment should also be done byharmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should warning light will turn off after about 7 a NISSAN dealer. The SRS wiring har-be taken not to inhale it, as it may cause irritation seconds if the system is operational. nesses* should not be modified or dis-and choking. Those with a history of a breathing connected. Unauthorized electrical testcondition should get fresh air promptly. WARNING equipment and probing devices shouldSupplemental curtain side-impact air bags help ● Right after inflation, several curtain not be used on the side air bag system.to cushion the impact force to the head of occu- side-impact air bag system compo- * The SRS wiring harness connectors arepants in the front and rear outboard seating po- nents will be hot. Do not touch them; yellow and orange for easy identification.sitions. They can help save lives and reduce you may severely burn yourself.serious injuries. However, an inflating curtain ● No unauthorized changes should be When selling your vehicle, we request that youside-impact air bag may cause abrasions or other made to any components or wiring of inform the buyer about the supplemental side airinjuries. Supplemental curtain side-impact air the curtain side-impact air bag system. bag and curtain side-impact air bag system andbags do not provide restraint to the lower body. This is to prevent accidental inflation of guide the buyer to the appropriate sections in this the curtain side-impact air bag or dam- Owner’s Manual.Rear seat passengers should be seated as far age to the curtain side-impact air bagaway as practical from the door finishers and side system.roof rails. The curtain side-impact air bag inflatequickly in order to help protect the occupants.Because of this, the force of the curtain side-impact air bag inflating can increase the risk ofinjury if the occupant is too close to, or is against, Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-17 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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Pre-tensioner seat belt system (for ● Work around and on the pre-tensioner cause irritation and choking. Those with a historyfront seats) system should be done by a NISSAN of a breathing condition should get fresh air dealer. Installation of electrical equip- promptly. WARNING ment should also be done by a NISSAN If any abnormality occurs in the pre-tensioner dealer. Unauthorized electrical test system, the supplemental air bag warning● The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be equipment and probing devices should light will flash intermittently after the igni- reused after activation. It must be re- not be used on the pre-tensioner seat tion key is turned to the ON or START position. In placed together with the retractor and belt system. this case, the pre-tensioner seat belt will not buckle as a unit. ● If you need to dispose of the pre- function properly. They must be checked and● If the vehicle becomes involved in a tensioner or scrap the vehicle, contact a repaired. Take your vehicle to the nearest frontal collision but the pre-tensioner is NISSAN dealer. Correct pre-tensioner NISSAN dealer. not activated, be sure to have the pre- disposal procedures are set forth in the When selling your vehicle, we request that you tensioner system checked and, if nec- appropriate NISSAN Service Manual. inform the buyer about the pre-tensioner seat belt essary, replaced by your NISSAN Incorrect disposal procedures could system and guide the buyer to the appropriate dealer. cause personal injury. sections in this Owner’s Manual.● No unauthorized changes should be made to any components or wiring of The front seat pre-tensioner seat belt system the pre-tensioner seat belt system. This activates in conjunction with the supplemental air is to prevent accidental activation of bag systems. Working with the seat belt retrac- the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage tor, it helps tighten the seat belt when the vehicle to the pre-tensioner seat belt operation. becomes involved in certain types of collisions, Tampering with the pre-tensioner seat helping to restrain front seat occupants. belt system may result in serious per- The pre-tensioner is encased with the seat belt’s sonal injury. retractor. These seat belts are used the same as conventional seat belts. When the pre-tensioner seat belt activates, smoke is released and a loud noise may be heard. This smoke is not harmful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it may1-18 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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LRS0100 SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT The supplemental air bag warning light, displaying in the instrument panel, moni- tors the circuits of the supplemental front air bag, supplemental curtain side-impact air bag (if so WRS0424 equipped) and pre-tensioner seat belt systems. The circuits monitored by the supplemental air1. SRS Air Bag Warning Labels SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG bag warning light are the diagnosis sensor unit, WARNING LABELS crash zone sensor, supplemental front air bag Warning labels about the supplemental front air modules, supplemental curtain side-impact air bag system are placed in the vehicle as shown in bag modules (if so equipped), pre-tensioner seat the illustration. belts and all related wiring. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-19 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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When the ignition key is in the ON or START Repair and replacement procedure WARNINGposition, the supplemental air bag warning lightilluminates for about 7 seconds and then turns The supplemental front air bags, supplemental ● Once a supplemental front air bag oroff. This means the system is operational. curtain side-impact air bags (if so equipped) and supplemental curtain side-impact air pre-tensioner seat belts are designed to inflate bag has inflated, the air bag module willIf any of the following system conditions occur, on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it not function again and must be re-the supplemental front air bag, supplemental cur- is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning placed. Additionally, if any of thetain side-impact air bag and pre-tensioner seat light remains illuminated after inflation has oc- supplemental front air bags inflate, thebelt systems need servicing: curred. Repair and replacement of these supple- activated pre-tensioner seat belts must mental air bag systems should be done only by a also be replaced. The air bag module ● The supplemental air bag warning light re- NISSAN dealer. and pre-tensioner seat belt system mains on after approximately 7 seconds. should be replaced by a NISSAN dealer. ● The supplemental air bag warning light When maintenance work is required on the ve- The air bag module and pre-tensioner flashes intermittently. hicle, the supplemental front air bags, supple- seat belt system cannot be repaired. mental curtain side-impact air bags, pre- ● The supplemental air bag warning light does ● The supplemental front air bag and cur- tensioner seat belts and related parts should be not come on at all. tain side-impact air bag systems, and pointed out to the person performing the mainte- the pre-tensioner seat belt systemUnder these conditions, the Supplemental Re- nance. The ignition key should always be in the should be inspected by a NISSANstraint System (supplemental front air bag, LOCK position when working under the hood or dealer if there is any damage to thesupplemental curtain side-impact air bag or pre- inside the vehicle. front end or side portion of the vehicle.tensioner seat belt systems) may not operate ● If you need to dispose of the supple-properly. It must be checked and repaired. Take mental air bag, pre-tensioner seat beltyour vehicle to the nearest NISSAN dealer. system or scrap the vehicle, contact a NISSAN dealer. Correct supplemental WARNING air bag and pre-tensioner seat belt sys-If the supplemental air bag warning light tem disposal procedures are set forth inis on, it could mean that the supplemental the appropriate NISSAN Servicefront air bag or pre-tensioner seat belt Manual. Incorrect disposal proceduressystems will not operate in an accident. could cause personal injury.1-20 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SEAT BELTS SSS0136PRECAUTIONS ON SEAT BELTUSAGEIf you are wearing your seat belt properly ad-justed, and you are sitting upright and well backin your seat, your chances of being injured orkilled in an accident and/or the severity of injurymay be greatly reduced. NISSAN strongly en-courages you and all of your passengers tobuckle up every time you drive, even if your seat-ing position includes a supplemental air bag.Most U.S. states and Canadian provincesor territories specify that seat belts be wornat all times when a vehicle is being driven. Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags 1-21 ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭

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SSS0134 SSS0016 WARNING WARNING WARNING● Every person who drives or rides in this vehicle should use a seat belt at all ● The seat belt should be properly ad- ● Always route the shoulder belt over times. Children should be properly re- justed to a snug fit. Failure to do so may your shoulder and across your chest. strained in the rear seat and, if appro- reduce the effectiveness of the entire Never run the belt behind your back, priate, in a child restraint. restraint system and increase the under your arm or across your neck. The chance or severity of injury in an acci- belt should be away from your face and dent. Serious injury or death can occur neck, but not falling off your shoulder. if the seat belt is not worn properly. ● Position the lap belt as low and snug as possible AROUND THE HIPS, NOT THE WAIST. A lap belt worn too high could increase the risk of internal injuries in an accident.1-22 Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental air bags ੬ REVIEW COPY:—2004 Xterra (xtr) Owners Manual (owners)—USA English (nna) 08/07/03—arosenma ੭