Nissan Xterra (2015 year). Manual

Front passenger’s power window
switch

The passenger’s window switch operates only
the corresponding passenger’s window. To open
the window, push the switch and hold it down

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To close the window, pull the switch up

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Rear power window switch

The rear power window switches open or close
only the corresponding windows. To open the
window, push the switch and hold it down

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. To

close the window, pull the switch up

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Locking passengers’ windows

When the window lock switch is depressed, only
the driver’s side window can be opened or
closed. Push it again to cancel the window lock
function.

Automatic operation

To fully open a window equipped with automatic
operation, press the window switch down to the
second detent and release it; it need not be held.
The window automatically opens all the way. To
stop the window, lift the switch up while the
window is opening.

LIC0786

WIC0874

LIC0410

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The interior lights have a 3 position switch and
operate regardless of ignition switch position.

When the switch is in the ON position

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, the

interior lights illuminate, regardless of door posi-
tion. The lights will go off after a period of time
unless the ignition switch is in the ON position.

When the switch is in the ON, DOOR or normal
position

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, the interior lights will stay on for

about 30 seconds when:

● The doors are unlocked by the keyfob, a key,

or the power door lock switch while all doors
are closed and the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.

● The driver’s door is opened and then closed

while the key is removed from the ignition
switch.

● The key is removed from the ignition switch

while all doors are closed.

The lights will turn off while the timer is activated
when:

● The driver’s door is locked by the keyfob, a

key, or the power door lock switch.

● The ignition switch is placed in the ON po-

sition.

The lights will turn off automatically after a period
of time while doors are open to prevent the bat-
tery from becoming discharged.

When the switch is in the OFF position

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, the

interior lights do not illuminate, regardless of door
position.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

Type A (if so equipped)

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Type B (if so equipped)

WIC0879

INTERIOR LIGHTS

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Instruments and controls

To turn the map lights on, press the switches. To
turn them off, press the switches again.

CAUTION

Do not use for extended periods of time
with the engine stopped. This could result
in a discharged battery.

The cargo light on the overhead trim has a three-
position switch. To operate, push the switch to
the desired position.

ON: The light is illuminated.

Normal (center) position: The light illuminates
when the liftgate is opened. The light turns off
when the liftgate is closed.

OFF: The light does not illuminate regardless of
door position or lock status.

LIC0790

LIC0590

MAP LIGHTS

CARGO LIGHT

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Two master keys (black) with transpon-
der chip and chrome NISSAN brand
symbol on one side

Valet key (black) with transponder chip

Key number plate

Transponder chip

A key number plate is supplied with your keys.
Record the key number and keep it in a safe place
(such as your wallet), not in the vehicle. If you lose
your keys, see a NISSAN dealer for duplicates by
using the key number. NISSAN does not record
key numbers so it is very important to keep track
of your key number plate.

A key number is only necessary when you have
lost all your keys. If you still have a key, your
NISSAN dealer can duplicate it.

NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM KEYS

You can only drive your vehicle using the master
or valet keys which are registered to the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System components in your
vehicle. These keys have a transponder chip in
the key head.

The master key can be used for all the locks.

To protect belongings when you leave a key with
someone, give them the valet key only.

Never leave these keys in the vehicle.

Additional or replacement keys:

If you still have a key, the key number is not
necessary when you need extra NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System keys. Your dealer can dupli-
cate your existing key. As many as five NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys can be used
with one vehicle. You should bring all NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System keys that you have to
your NISSAN dealer for registration. This is be-
cause the registration process will erase the
memory of all key codes previously registered
into the NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System.
After the registration process, these components

will only recognize keys coded into the NISSAN
Vehicle Immobilizer System during registration.
Any key that is not given to your dealer at the time
of registration will no longer be able to start your
vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not allow the immobilizer system key,
which contains an electrical transponder,
to come into contact with water or salt
water. This could affect system function.

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KEYS

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When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.

WARNING

● Always have the doors locked while

driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event
of an accident by helping to prevent
persons from being thrown from the
vehicle. This also helps keep children
and others from unintentionally open-
ing the doors, and will help keep out
intruders.

● Before opening any door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

● Do not leave children unattended inside

the vehicle. They could unknowingly ac-
tivate switches or controls. Unattended
children could become involved in seri-
ous accidents.

LOCKING WITH KEY

Manual

To lock a door, turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle

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. To unlock, turn the key toward the rear

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Power

The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors at the same time.

Turning the key toward the front

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of the vehicle

locks all doors.

Turning the key one time toward the rear

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of the

vehicle unlocks that door. From that position,
returning the key to neutral

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(where the key can

only be removed and inserted) and turning it
toward the rear again

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within 5 seconds un-

locks all doors.

Driver’s side

WPD0311

Driver’s side

LPD0240

DOORS

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Opening and closing windows (if so
equipped)

The driver’s door key operation allows you to
open and close windows equipped with auto-
matic operation at the same time.

● To open the windows, turn the driver’s door

key toward the rear of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is unlocked.

● To close the windows, turn the driver’s door

key toward the front of the vehicle for longer
than 1 second after the door is locked.

Windows stop when the key cylinder is released.

LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK
KNOB

To lock the door without the key, move the inside
lock knob to the lock position

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, then close the

door.

To unlock the door without the key, move the
inside lock knob to the unlock position

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LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH

To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver or front passenger side), to the
lock position

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, then close the door. When

locking the door this way, be certain not to leave
the key inside the vehicle.

To unlock all the doors without a key, push the
door lock switch (driver or front passenger side)
to the unlock position

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Inside lock

LPD0320

Driver’s side

WPD0381

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Pre-driving checks and adjustments

When the power door lock switch (driver or pas-
senger side) is moved to the lock position with
the key in the ignition and any door open, all doors
will lock and then unlock automatically.

Lockout protection

When the power door lock switch (driver’s or
front passenger’s side) is moved to the lock
position with the key in the ignition switch and any
door opens, all doors will lock and then unlock
automatically. This helps to prevent the keys from
being accidently locked inside the vehicle.

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS

● All doors lock automatically when the vehicle

speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).

● All doors unlock automatically when the ig-

nition switch is placed in the OFF position or
when the key is removed from the ignition
switch.

The automatic unlock function can be de-
activated or activated. To deactivate or acti-
vate the automatic door unlock system, perform
the following procedure:

1. Close all doors.

2. Place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. Within 20 seconds of performing Step 2,

push and hold the power door lock switch to
the

position (UNLOCK) for more than

5 seconds.

4. When activated, the hazard indicator will

flash twice. When deactivated, the hazard
indicator will flash once.

5. The ignition switch must be placed in the

OFF and ON position again between each
setting change.

When the automatic door unlock system is deac-
tivated, the doors do not unlock when the ignition
switch is placed in the OFF position. To unlock
the door manually, use the inside lock knob or the
power door lock switch (driver’s or front passen-
ger’s side).

CHILD SAFETY REAR DOOR LOCK

Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.

The child safety lock levers are located on the
edge of the rear doors.

When the lever is in the LOCK position, the
door can be opened only from the outside.

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3-5

WARNING

The remote keyless entry keyfob trans-
mits radio waves when the buttons are
pushed. The FAA advises radio waves may
affect aircraft navigation and communica-
tion systems. Do not operate the remote
keyless entry keyfob while on an airplane.
Make sure the buttons are not operated
unintentionally when the unit is stored for
a flight.

It is possible to lock/unlock all doors, turn the
interior light on, and activate the panic alarm by
using the keyfob from outside the vehicle.

Be sure to remove the key from the vehicle
before locking the doors.

The keyfob can operate at a distance of approxi-
mately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle. The effective
distance depends upon the conditions around
the vehicle.

As many as 5 keyfobs can be used with one
vehicle. For information concerning the purchase
and use of additional keyfobs, contact a NISSAN
dealer.

The keyfob will not function when:

● the battery is discharged

● the distance between the vehicle and the

keyfob is over 33 ft (10 m)

The panic alarm will not activate when the
key is in the ignition switch.

CAUTION

Listed below are conditions or occur-
rences which will damage the keyfob:

● Do not allow the keyfob, which contains

electrical components, to come into
contact with water or salt water. This
could affect the system function.

● Do not drop the keyfob.
● Do not strike the keyfob sharply against

another object.

● Do not change or modify the keyfob.
● Wetting may damage the keyfob. If the

keyfob gets wet, immediately wipe until
it is completely dry.

● Do not place the keyfob for an extended

period in an area where temperatures
exceed 140°F (60°C).

● Do not attach the keyfob with a key

holder that contains a magnet.

● Do not place the keyfob near equipment

that produces a magnetic field, such as
a TV, audio equipment and personal
computers.

If a keyfob is lost or stolen, NISSAN rec-
ommends erasing the ID code of that key-
fob. This will prevent the keyfob from un-
authorized use to unlock the vehicle. For
information regarding the erasing proce-
dure, please contact a NISSAN dealer.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

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Pre-driving checks and adjustments

HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM

Locking doors

1. Close all windows.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

3. Close the hood and all doors.

4. Press the

button on the keyfob. All

the doors lock. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.

● When the

button is pressed with

all doors locked, the hazard warning lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once as a
reminder that the doors are already
locked.

● If a door is open and you press

the

button, the doors will lock

but the horn will not beep and the hazard
lights will not flash.

The horn may or may not beep. For additional
information, refer to “Silencing the horn beep
feature” in this section.

Unlocking doors

Press the

button on the keyfob once.

● Only the driver’s door unlocks.
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all

doors are completely closed with the ignition
switch in any position except the ON posi-
tion.

● The interior lights illuminate for a period of

time when the interior light switch is in the
normal operation position.

Press the

button on the keyfob again

within 5 seconds.

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● All doors unlock.
● The hazard warning lights flash once if all

doors are completely closed.

The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing by inserting the key into the ignition switch
and placing the ignition switch in the ON or
START position, locking the doors with the key-
fob or pushing the interior light switch to the OFF
position.

Auto relock

When the

button on the keyfob is pressed,

all doors will lock automatically within 1 minute
unless one of the following operations is per-
formed:

● Any door is opened.
● A key is inserted into the ignition switch and

the switch is cycled from OFF to ON.

Using the panic alarm

If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pressing and holding the

button on the

keyfob for longer than 0.5 seconds.

The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for a
period of time.

The panic alarm stops when:

● it has run for a period of time, or
● any button is pressed on the keyfob.

Using the interior lights

Press the

button on the keyfob once to

turn on the interior lights.

For additional information, refer to “Interior lights”
in the “Instruments and controls” section of this
manual.

LPD0211

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Silencing the horn beep feature

If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob.

To deactivate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds.

The hazard warning lights will flash three times to
confirm that the horn beep feature has been
deactivated.

To activate: Press and hold the
and

buttons for at least 2 seconds once

more.

The hazard warning lights will flash once and the
horn will sound once to confirm that the horn
beep feature has been reactivated.

Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.

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Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.

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Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.

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Insert the support rod into the slot on the
underside of the hood.

When closing the hood, return the hood rod to its
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 in (30 cm) above the latch and release it. This
allows proper engagement of the hood latch.

LPD0262

LPD0302

HOOD

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3-9

WARNING

● Make sure the hood is completely

closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.

● If you see steam or smoke coming from

the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.

WARNING

● Always be sure the liftgate has been

closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.

● Do not drive with the liftgate open. This

could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. For addi-
tional information, refer to “Exhaust
gas” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

● Make sure that all passengers have

their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the liftgate.

KEY OPERATION

● Turn the key counterclockwise

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to lock all

doors.

● Turn the key clockwise

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to unlock liftgate.

● Turn the key clockwise

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again within

5 seconds to unlock all doors.

To open the liftgate, pull up on handle.

To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.

LPD2204

LIFTGATE

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Pre-driving checks and adjustments

OPENING THE LIFTGATE

The power door lock system allows you to lock or
unlock all doors including the liftgate simultane-
ously.

To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle.

To close, lower and push the liftgate down se-
curely.

OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER LID

Pull the lid to open.

FUEL-FILLER CAP

WARNING

● Gasoline is extremely flammable and

highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refueling.

● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank

after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically. Continued refueling may
cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

● Use only an original equipment type

fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a
built-in safety valve needed for proper
operation of the fuel system and emis-
sion control system. An incorrect cap
can result in a serious malfunction and
possible injury. It could also cause
the

Malfunction Indicator Light

(MIL) to come on.

● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to

attempt to start your vehicle.

● Do not fill a portable fuel container in

the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:

– Always place the container on the

ground when filling.

– Do not use electronic devices when

filling.

LPD0322

LPD0460

FUEL-FILLER DOOR

Pre-driving checks and adjustments

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– Keep the pump nozzle in contact

with the container while you are fill-
ing it.

– Use only approved portable fuel con-

tainers for flammable liquid.

CAUTION

● Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your

vehicle. For additional information, re-
fer to the “Fuel Recommendation” in
the “Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual.

● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-

sage will be displayed if the fuel-filler
cap is not properly tightened. It may
take a few driving trips for the message
to be displayed. Failure to tighten the
fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE
FUEL CAP warning message is dis-
played may cause the

Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.

● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap

properly may cause the

Malfunc-

tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate.
If the

light illuminates because

the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing,
tighten or install the cap and continue
to drive the vehicle. The

light

should turn off after a few driving trips.
If the

light does not turn off after a

few driving trips, have the vehicle in-
spected by a NISSAN dealer.

● For additional information, refer to the

“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.

● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,

flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.

To remove the fuel-filler cap:

1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to

remove.

2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder

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while refueling.

To install the fuel-filler cap:

1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-

filler tube.

2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a

single click is heard.

LPD0323

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