2015 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 259

To remove the key from the ignition switch: 1. Shift the shift lever 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 lever 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. WSD0041 There is an OFF position between the LOCK and ON positions. The OFF position is indicated by a "1" on the ignition switch. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the steering wheel is not locked (for models with a steering lock mechanism). In order for the steering wheel to be locked, it must be turned about 1/8 of a turn clockwise from the straight up position. To lock the steering wheel, turn the key to the LOCK position. Remove the key. To unlock the steering wheel, insert the key and turn it gently while rotating the steering wheel slightly right and left. If the key will not turn from the LOCK position, turn the steering wheel to the left or right while turning the key to unlock the key cylinder. 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 lever is moved to the P (Park) position. When removing the key from the ignition, make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position. If the shift lever is not returned to P (Park) position, the ignition switch cannot be moved to the LOCK position. 1. Move the shift lever 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 lever 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 lever can be moved if the ignition switch is in the ON position and the foot brake pedal is depressed. 5-10 Starting and driving