2013 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 111

ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL (E-Lock) SYSTEM SWITCH (if so equipped) ● the 4WD switch must be in the 4H position and the vehicle speed must be under 21 MPH (35 km/h), and ● the hill descent control system switch must be ON. The hill descent control system on indicator light will come on when the system is activated. Also, the stop/tail lights illuminate while the hill descent control system applies the brakes to control vehicle speed. If the accelerator or brake pedal is depressed while the hill descent control system is on, the system will stop operating temporarily. As soon as the accelerator or brake pedal is released, the hill descent control system begins to function again if the hill descent control operating conditions are fulfilled. The hill descent control system on indicator light blinks if the switch is on and all conditions for system activation are not met or if the system becomes disengaged for any reason. To turn off the hill descent control system, push the switch to the OFF position. For additional information, see "Hill descent control system on indicator light" earlier in this section and "Hill descent control system" in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. When the E-Lock switch is turned ON, the indicator light will flash until the system engages. However, if all operation conditions listed above are not met or the system becomes disengaged, the indicator light will continue to flash. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) system is disabled and the ABS light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON. Also, the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is disabled and the VDC light illuminates when the E-Lock system is ON. See "Electronic locking rear differential (E-Lock) system" in the "Starting and Driving" section for further explanation and system limitations. LIC0729 The Electronic Locking Rear Differential (E-Lock) system can help provide added traction if the vehicle is stuck or becoming stuck. To activate the E-Lock system: ● the 4WD switch must be in the 4LO position (4-wheel drive vehicles), ● the vehicle must be stopped or moving at 4 MPH (7 km/h) or less, and ● the E-Lock system switch must be turned ON. WARNING ● Never leave the E-Lock system ON when driving on paved or hard-surfaced roads. Turning the vehicle may result in the rear wheels slipping and result in an accident and personal injury. After using the E-Lock system to free the vehicle, turn the system OFF. 2-34 Instruments and controls