NISSAN 2010 Xterra User Manual

Page 99

Advertising
background image

For additional information, see “Security sys-
tems” later in this section.

Slip indicator light

This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery.

Transfer 4LO position indicator
light (

model)

The light should turn off within 1 second after
turning the ignition switch to ON.

This light comes on when the 4WD shift switch is
set in the 4LO position with the ignition switch in
the ON position.

The transfer case may be damaged if you shift the
switch while driving.

Make sure the transfer 4LO position indicator
light turns on when you shift the 4WD shift switch
to 4LO.

The indicator light may blink while shifting
from one drive mode to the other.

The 4LO indicator light must stop blinking and
remain illuminated or turn off before shifting the
transmission into gear. If the shift selector is

shifted from the N (Neutral) position to any other
gear when the 4LO indicator light is blinking, the
vehicle may move unexpectedly.

When you shift between 4H and 4LO, follow the
instructions below:

● For automatic transmission models, stop the

vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N
(Neutral) position with the brake pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.

● For manual transmission models, stop the

vehicle and shift the shift selector to the N
(Neutral) position with the clutch pedal de-
pressed, then depress and turn the 4WD
shift switch to 4LO or 4H.

You cannot move the transfer 4WD shift switch
between 4H and 4LO unless you stop the vehicle
and shift the shift selector to the N position with
the brake pedal (AT models) or clutch pedal (MT
models) depressed.

Turn signal/hazard indicator

lights

The appropriate light flashes when the turn signal
switch is activated.

Both lights flash when the hazard switch is turned
on.

Vehicle Dynamic Control OFF
indicator light

This indicator light comes on when the Vehicle
Dynamic Control off switch is pushed to OFF, the
transfer case is in the 4LO position (
model), or when the Vehicle Dynamic Control
system is not functioning properly. This indicates
the Vehicle Dynamic Control system is not oper-
ating.

Push the Vehicle Dynamic Control off switch
again or restart the engine and the system will
operate normally. See “Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system” in the “Starting and driving” sec-
tion of this manual.

The Vehicle Dynamic Control light also comes on
when you turn the ignition key to the ON position.
The light will turn off after about 2 seconds if the
system is operational. If the light stays on or
comes on along with the SLIP indicator light
while you are driving, have the Vehicle Dynamic
Control system checked by a NISSAN dealer.

If the battery is removed or discharged, the Ve-
hicle Dynamic Control system is disabled and the
VDC indicator light will not turn off after 2 sec-
onds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. To reset the system, you must perform
the reset procedure. Refer to “Vehicle Dynamic

2-20

Instruments and controls

Advertising