2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 105

After the headlights automatically turn off with the or position, headlight switch in the the headlights will illuminate again for 5 minutes if the headlight switch is moved to the OFF position or position. and then turned to the CAUTION Even though the battery saver feature automatically turns off the headlights after a period of time, you should turn the headlight switch to the OFF position when the engine is not running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. LIC0688 WIC0859 Type B Headlight beam select 1 CAUTION Use the headlights with the engine running to avoid discharging the vehicle battery. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM (Canada only) The headlights automatically illuminate at a reduced intensity when the engine is started with the parking brake released. The daytime running lights operate with the headlight switch in the position. Turn the OFF position or in the headlight switch to the position for full illumination when driving at night. To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on light illuminates. and the Pull the lever back to select the low beam. Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off. 2 3 Battery saver system If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position while the headlight switch is in the or position, the headlights will turn off after 5 minutes. 2-28 Instruments and controls