2011 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 205

IGNITION SWITCH To remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the shift selector to the P (Park) position with the ignition switch in the ON position. 2. Place the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition. If the shift selector is shifted to the P (Park) position after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position or when the ignition switch cannot be turned to the LOCK position, proceed as follows to remove the key. 1. Move the shift selector into the P (Park) position. 2. Turn the ignition key slightly toward the ON position. 3. Turn the key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key. The shift selector is designed so it cannot moved out of P (Park) and into any of the other gear positions if the ignition key is turned to OFF position or if the key is removed from the switch. The shift selector can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. WARNING ● Never remove the ignition key or place the ignition switch in the LOCK position while driving. The steering wheel will lock (for models with a steering lock mechanism). This may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and could result in serious vehicle damage or personal injury. WSD0041 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (if so equipped) The ignition lock is designed so the ignition switch cannot be placed in the LOCK position and the key removed until the shift selector is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift selector is in the P (Park) position. If the shift selector is not returned to P (Park) position, the ignition switch cannot be moved to the LOCK position. 5-10 Starting and driving