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® 2012 XTE R RA OWNER'S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
® 2012 XTE R RA OWNER'S MANUAL For your safety, read carefully and keep in this vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...use of vehicle safety features to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. It is equipped. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to them. Please read this manual before operating your... servicing your vehicle. READ FIRST-THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle, please read through this Owner's Manual carefully. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle so that you familiarize yourself with all occupants of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner's ...
...use of vehicle safety features to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. It is equipped. See a NISSAN dealer for details concerning the particular accessories with additional accessories installed by NISSAN or by your NISSAN dealer prior to them. Please read this manual before operating your... servicing your vehicle. READ FIRST-THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle, please read through this Owner's Manual carefully. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle so that you familiarize yourself with all occupants of the vehicle. ● ALWAYS review this Owner's ...
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... right to read "Driving safety precautions" in loss of control or an accident. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be covered under NISSAN warranties. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of this manual. CAUTION This is used ...
... right to read "Driving safety precautions" in loss of control or an accident. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE This vehicle should not be covered under NISSAN warranties. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of this manual. CAUTION This is used ...
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...visit www.xmradio.com. APD1005 If you see this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. © 2011 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/". ... happen." BLUETOOTH is provided: "Perchlorate Material - special handling may contain perchlorate material. All rights reserved. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. and licensed to Visteon. The following advisory is a trademark owned by any form, or by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
...visit www.xmradio.com. APD1005 If you see this symbol, it means the arrow points to the front of the vehicle. © 2011 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. CALIFORNIA PERCHLORATE ADVISORY Some vehicle parts, such as lithium batteries, may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/". ... happen." BLUETOOTH is provided: "Perchlorate Material - special handling may contain perchlorate material. All rights reserved. No part of Nissan North America, Inc. and licensed to Visteon. The following advisory is a trademark owned by any form, or by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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... Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at : For U.S. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with all your automotive needs. However, if there is always available to assist you with or you for the following information: - ...
... Inc. 5290 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4Z5 or via e-mail at : For U.S. Your satisfaction with your vehicle and your NISSAN dealer cannot assist you with all your automotive needs. However, if there is always available to assist you with or you for the following information: - ...
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Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Table of Contents Illustrated table of contents Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Instruments and controls Pre-driving checks and adjustments Heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems Starting and driving In case of emergency Appearance and care Maintenance and do-it-yourself Technical and consumer information Index 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2 Exterior front ...0-3 Exterior rear...0-4 Passenger compartment ...0-5 Instrument panel...0-6 Engine compartment check locations ...0-8 Warning/indicator lights ...0-9
0 Illustrated table of contents Air bags, seat belts and child restraints ...0-2 Exterior front ...0-3 Exterior rear...0-4 Passenger compartment ...0-5 Instrument panel...0-6 Engine compartment check locations ...0-8 Warning/indicator lights ...0-9
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Head restraints (P.1-4 ) 5. Front seat belts (P. 1-13) 4. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-51) 8. WII0134 0-2 Illustrated table of contents Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-57) 9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-28) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-44) 6. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P.1-56) 10. Seats (P. 1-2) 7. AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. 2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover ...
Head restraints (P.1-4 ) 5. Front seat belts (P. 1-13) 4. Occupant classification sensor (pressure sensor) (P.1-51) 8. WII0134 0-2 Illustrated table of contents Seat belt with pretensioner (P. 1-57) 9. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) (P. 1-28) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Supplemental front-impact air bags (P.1-44) 6. Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag (P.1-56) 10. Seats (P. 1-2) 7. AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINTS 1. 2. 2nd row seat belts (P. 1-13) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover ...
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EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. WII0058 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 Engine hood (P. 3-9) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-25) Windshield (P. 8-19) Power windows (P. 2-46) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-13) Tire pressure (P. 8-32) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 5-38) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-27) Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P.6-14) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
EXTERIOR FRONT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. WII0058 Illustrated table of contents 0-3 Engine hood (P. 3-9) Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-25) Windshield (P. 8-19) Power windows (P. 2-46) Door locks, keyfob, keys (P. 3-3, 3-5, 3-2) Mirrors (P. 3-13) Tire pressure (P. 8-32) Flat tire (P. 6-2) Tire chains (P. 5-38) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-27) Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Tow hooks (if so equipped) (P.6-14) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details.
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See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Roof rack (P. 2-43) Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-27) Rear window washer (P.2-26) Lift gate (P. 3-9) Spare tire (P.6-2) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Fuel-filler door (P.3-10) Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. WII0057 0-4 Illustrated table of contents
See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. Roof rack (P. 2-43) Vehicle loading (P. 9-13) Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch (P. 2-27) Rear window washer (P.2-26) Lift gate (P. 3-9) Spare tire (P.6-2) Replacing bulbs (P. 8-27) Fuel-filler door (P.3-10) Child safety rear door lock (P.3-5) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. EXTERIOR REAR 1. 2. 3. WII0057 0-4 Illustrated table of contents
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Map lights (P. 2-48) Sun visors (P. 3-12) Inside mirror (P.3-13) Glove box (P. 2-37) Console box (P. 2-37) Front seats (P. 1-2) Rear seats (P.1-10) Storage (P. 2-36) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. WII0056 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Map lights (P. 2-48) Sun visors (P. 3-12) Inside mirror (P.3-13) Glove box (P. 2-37) Console box (P. 2-37) Front seats (P. 1-2) Rear seats (P.1-10) Storage (P. 2-36) See the page number indicated in parentheses for operating details. WII0056 Illustrated table of contents 0-5 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
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WIC1447 0-6 Illustrated table of contents Vents (P. 4-2) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-27) Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetoothா HandsFree Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-36, P. 4-38) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-44, P. 2-31) Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P. 2-3, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-20) Windshield wiper/washer switch and rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-25, P. 2-26) Storage (P. 2-36) Audio system controls (P. 4-17) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-44) Upper ...
WIC1447 0-6 Illustrated table of contents Vents (P. 4-2) Headlight/fog light (if so equipped)/turn signal switch (P. 2-27) Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)/Bluetoothா HandsFree Phone System (if so equipped) (P. 4-36, P. 4-38) Driver supplemental air bag/horn (P. 1-44, P. 2-31) Meters, gauges and warning/indicator lights (P. 2-3, 2-13) Cruise control main/set switches (P. 5-20) Windshield wiper/washer switch and rear window wiper/washer switch (P. 2-25, P. 2-26) Storage (P. 2-36) Audio system controls (P. 4-17) Front passenger supplemental air bag (P. 1-44) Upper ...
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Illustrated table of contents 0-7 Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-32) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-32) Shift selector (P. 5-13) 4WD shift switch (P. 5-27) Climate controls (P.4-3, 4-10) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31) Ignition switch (P. 5-10) Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12) Off road lamps switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) Power outside mirror controls (if so equipped) (P. 3-15) See the ...
Illustrated table of contents 0-7 Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-33) Hill descent control switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-32) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch (P. 2-32) Shift selector (P. 5-13) 4WD shift switch (P. 5-27) Climate controls (P.4-3, 4-10) Hazard warning flasher switch (P. 2-31) Ignition switch (P. 5-10) Tilt steering wheel control (P. 3-12) Off road lamps switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-30) Clutch interlock (clutch start) switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) Power outside mirror controls (if so equipped) (P. 3-15) See the ...
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Air cleaner (P. 8-18) 8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 10. LII0167 0-8 Illustrated table of contents Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 2. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22) 4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 6. Battery (P. 8-14) 12. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-12) 7. Drive belt location (P.8-16) 9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 11. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) 5. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS VQ40DE engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in parentheses...
Air cleaner (P. 8-18) 8. Radiator cap (P. 8-7) 10. LII0167 0-8 Illustrated table of contents Windshield-washer fluid reservoir (P. 8-13) 2. Fuse and relay box (P. 8-22) 4. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-9) 6. Battery (P. 8-14) 12. Fuse/fusible link box (P. 8-22) 3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid reservoir (M/T model) (P. 8-12) 7. Drive belt location (P.8-16) 9. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-12) 11. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-9) 5. ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK LOCATIONS VQ40DE engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-7) See the page number indicated in parentheses...
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WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Page 2-14 Warning light Name Door open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Page 2-15 Indicator light Name Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models only) Cruise main switch indicator light Cruise set switch indicator light Electronic locking rear differential (ELock) system on indicator light (if so equipped) 4WD shift indicator light ( model) Front passenger air bag status light Page 2-19 or 2-16 2-19 Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so ...
WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS Warning light Name Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Page 2-14 Warning light Name Door open warning light Engine oil pressure warning light Page 2-15 Indicator light Name Automatic transmission position indicator light (A/T models only) Cruise main switch indicator light Cruise set switch indicator light Electronic locking rear differential (ELock) system on indicator light (if so equipped) 4WD shift indicator light ( model) Front passenger air bag status light Page 2-19 or 2-16 2-19 Automatic transmission oil temperature warning light (if so ...
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Indicator light Name High beam indicator light (Blue) Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Overdrive off indicator light (A/T models only) Security indicator light Slip indicator light Page 2-20 Indicator light Name Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light Page 2-21 2-32 2-22 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-21 Transfer 4LO position indicator light ( model) 2-21 0-10 Illustrated table of contents
Indicator light Name High beam indicator light (Blue) Hill descent control system on indicator light (if so equipped) Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Overdrive off indicator light (A/T models only) Security indicator light Slip indicator light Page 2-20 Indicator light Name Turn signal/hazard indicator lights Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF indicator light Page 2-21 2-32 2-22 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-21 Transfer 4LO position indicator light ( model) 2-21 0-10 Illustrated table of contents
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1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ...1-2 Front manual seat adjustment ...1-2 Head restraints (1st row only) ...1-4 Head restraints (2nd row - outboard positions only) ...1-7 Flexible seating...1-9 Seat belts ...1-13 Precautions on seat belt usage...1-13 Pregnant women ...1-16 Injured persons...1-16 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ...1-16 Seat belt extenders ...1-23 Seat belt maintenance ...1-23 Child safety ...1-24 Infants...1-25 Small children ...1-25 Larger children ...1-25 Child restraints ...1-26 Precautions on child restraints ...1-26 LATCH (...
1 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system Seats ...1-2 Front manual seat adjustment ...1-2 Head restraints (1st row only) ...1-4 Head restraints (2nd row - outboard positions only) ...1-7 Flexible seating...1-9 Seat belts ...1-13 Precautions on seat belt usage...1-13 Pregnant women ...1-16 Injured persons...1-16 Three-point type seat belt with retractor ...1-16 Seat belt extenders ...1-23 Seat belt maintenance ...1-23 Child safety ...1-24 Infants...1-25 Small children ...1-25 Larger children ...1-25 Child restraints ...1-26 Precautions on child restraints ...1-26 LATCH (...
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Seat belts are most effective protection when the vehicle is securely locked. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any more than needed for comfort. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The shoulder belt will not be dangerous. In an accident, you could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could also slide under the lap belt and being injured is reclined. Always sit well back in a moving parts to make...
Seat belts are most effective protection when the vehicle is securely locked. ● Do not leave children unattended inside the vehicle. CAUTION When adjusting the seat positions, be sure not to contact any more than needed for comfort. FRONT MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1-2 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system The shoulder belt will not be dangerous. In an accident, you could unknowingly activate switches or controls. Unattended children could also slide under the lap belt and being injured is reclined. Always sit well back in a moving parts to make...
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Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to help obtain proper seat belt fit. Seat lifter (if so equipped for added comfort and to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in this section. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in position. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 Release the lever to lock the seat in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully ...
Also, the seatback can be reclined to allow occupants to help obtain proper seat belt fit. Seat lifter (if so equipped for added comfort and to rest when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in position. Release the lever to lock the seatback in this section. Reclining To recline the seatback, pull the lever up and lean your body forward. See "Precautions on seat belt usage" later in position. Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system 1-3 Release the lever to lock the seat in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position with the parking brake fully ...
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HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only) WARNING Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may increase the risk of the head restraints. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. WRS0389 LRS2021 Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with a head ...
HEAD RESTRAINTS (1st row only) WARNING Head restraints supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may increase the risk of the head restraints. Do not use the seat if the head restraint has been removed. If the head restraint was removed, reinstall and properly adjust the head restraint before an occupant uses the seating position. WRS0389 LRS2021 Lumbar support (if so equipped for driver's seat) The lumbar support feature provides lower back support to the head restraint stalks or remove the head restraint. The illustration shows the seating positions equipped with a head ...