2009 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 216

2WD or 4WD shift procedure: 4WD Shift Switch Position Wheels Driven Rear wheels 2WD 4 wheels 4H Neutral 4WD shift Indicator Light Transfer 4LO position Use Conditions For driving on dry, paved roads (Economy drive) or state dynamometer I/M testing For driving on rocky, sandy or snow-covered roads Neutral disengages the automatic transmission mechanical parking lock, which will allow the vehicle to roll. Do not leave the transfer shift position in Neutral.*2 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. For automatic transmission vehicles: Shift the shift selector to the (N) position with the brake pedal depressed. For manual transmission vehicles: Shift the shift selector to the (N) position with the clutch depressed. 3. For automatic transmission vehicles: Depress and turn the 4WD shift switch to 4LO or 4H with the brake pedal depressed. For manual transmission vehicles: Depress and turn the 4WD switch to 4LO or 4H with the clutch pedal depressed. THE TRANSFER CASE DOES NOT ENGAGE BETWEEN 4H AND 4LO (OR 4LO TO 4H) UNLESS YOU HAVE FIRST STOPPED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND MOVED THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES. FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES YOU MUST MOVE THE SHIFT SELECTOR TO NEUTRAL. *3 4WD Shift Procedure Move the 4WD switch. 2WD 4H 4WD shift indicator light will indicate transfer shift position engaged. *1 May blink 4LO 4 wheels Illuminated For use when maximum power and traction is required (for example: on steep grades or rocky, sandy, muddy roads) *1: Before moving the shift selector from neutral, wait until the 4LO indicator light stays on steady. This indicates that the 4WD shift procedure is completed and the transfer gear is correctly set in the 4LO position. If the vehicle is shifted into gear before the indicator is on steady, the transfer gear may grind, not engage correctly or stay in the neutral position. - If the 4WD warning light illuminates, perform the following procedure to return the transfer case to correct operating condition. 5-24 Starting and driving