2002 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 1

Foreword Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle has been delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control. This manual was prepared to help you understand the operation and maintenance of your vehicle so that you may enjoy many miles (kilometers) of driving pleasure. Please read through this manual before operating your vehicle. The inside pages of this manual contain a minimum of 50% recycled fibers, including 10% post-consumer fibers. familiarity with controls and maintenance requirements, assisting you in the safe operation of your vehicle. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REMINDERS FOR SAFETY! Follow these important driving rules to help ensure a safe and complete trip for you and your passengers! • NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • ALWAYS observe posted speed limits and never drive too fast for conditions. • ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropriate child restraint systems. Pre-teen children should be seated in the rear seat. • ALWAYS provide information about the proper use of vehicle safety features to all occupants of the vehicle. • ALWAYS review this owner's manual for important safety information. For descriptions specified for four-wheel mark is placed at drive models, a the beginning of the applicable sections/items. As with other vehicles with features for off-road use, failure to operate fourwheel drive models correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read ''Driving safety precautions'' in the ''Starting and driving'' section of this manual. ON-PAVEMENT AND OFF-ROAD DRIVING This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it has a higher center of gravity for off-road use. As with other vehicles with features of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read "On-pavement and offroad driving precautions", and ''Avoiding collision and rollover'', and "Driving safety precautions", in the "Starting and driving" section of this manual. In the U.S., a separate Warranty Information Booklet or in Canada, a Warranty and Roadside Assistance Information Booklet explains details about the warranties covering your vehicle. The "NISSAN Service and Maintenance Guide" explains details about maintaining and servicing your vehicle. Additionally, a separate Customer Care/Lemon Law Booklet (U.S. only) will explain how to resolve any concerns you may have with your vehicle, as well as clarify your rights under your state's lemon law. Your NISSAN dealership knows your vehicle best. When you require any service or have any questions, they will be glad to assist you with the extensive resources available to them. READ FIRST - THEN DRIVE SAFELY Before driving your vehicle please read this owner's manual carefully. This will ensure