2000 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 187

POWER STEERING FLUID ADI1069 ADI1116 ADI1120 CAUTION DO NOT OVERFILL. Use ONLY NISSAN Matic 'D' (Continental U.S. and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid. DexronTM III/ MerconTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact an authorized NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DexronTM III/MerconTM automatic transmission fluid. NOTE: If the vehicle has been driven for a long time at high speeds, or in city traffic in hot weather, or if it is being used to pull a trailer, the fluid level cannot be read accurately. You should wait until the fluid has cooled down (about 30 minutes). The fluid level should be checked using the HOT MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 122 to 176°F (50 to 80°C) or using the COLD MAX range on the power steering fluid reservoir at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86°F (0 to 30°C). CAUTION Do not overfill. Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent. 8-14 Do-it-yourself